Blogs
Dr. Chacko and Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN
Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at allergies, and Dr. Chacko explains how skin testing is used to determine a person’s sensitivity to various substances. Can…
Traveling “Allergy-Free”
You’re ready to take a relaxing vacation but you’re worried that your allergies will spoil your fun. You don’t want to spend your time on the beach with red eyes and a runny nose…
Dr. Chacko on CNN Discussing Spring Allergies
Spring is a beautiful time of year, but seasonal allergy symptoms can make you feel otherwise. Watch to learn how Trey went from avoiding to enjoying the outdoors…
A Patient of Dr. Chacko Discussing Peanut Allergies
A peanut allergy can be managed and even treated. If your child has become allergic to peanuts, learn the strategies used by Chloe’s mom to address her daughter’s…
The Main Benefits of Rush Immunotherapy for Allergies
Immunotherapy is a vital allergy treatment approach that safely exposes a patient’s immune system to an allergy trigger. And while most treatments…
Dr. Chacko Discussing Gardening with Allergies
Spring and summer months are distressing times for people with seasonal allergies. Even a simple walk outside could set off some uncomfortable symptoms…
What Are the Most Common Signs of Asthma?
Watching for asthma symptoms is necessary for preventing asthma attacks or reducing their severity. Unfortunately, since there are many common…
What Is an Allergy Injection?
Allergy injections are one of the most effective treatments for severe allergies. More commonly known as allergy shots or immunotherapy, the treatment helps…
What Are the Best Treatment Options for Allergies?
Anyone with allergies will recognize the common symptoms of breathing, sinus, skin and digestive complaints. Fortunately, with a personalized allergy treatment plan…
What Is Aspirin Desensitization?
An aspirin allergy or hypersensitivity is a common type of allergy that disproportionately affects people with asthma. For those people that rely on the medication…
What Are the Reasons My Asthma Is Worse in the Fall?
Fall is a particularly tough time of year for many people living with allergic asthma. In Atlanta and the surrounding areas, the end of summer…
What Are Tree Nuts?
Tree nuts are one of the primary food allergens responsible for most allergic reactions worldwide. However, while many people in our…
