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…

How to Tell if Your Child’s Symptoms Are a Food Allergy
When your child doesn’t feel well after eating, it can be hard to know what it means. Some reactions are temporary or related

How Spirometry Testing Helps Confirm an Asthma Diagnosis
Chest tightness, wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath are common signs of asthma. To receive professional asthma care and effectively manage these symptoms,

How Immunotherapy Reduces Long-Term Nasal Allergy Symptoms
When you inhale allergens like pollen or dust, your immune system can overreact and trigger nasal symptoms such as inflammation, congestion and sneezing.

Tips for Parents Managing a Child’s Milk Allergy
Cow’s milk is one of the most common food allergens in Atlanta children and often begins in infancy, shortly after starting formula. Without

Are My Symptoms a Sinus Infection or Seasonal Allergies?
Do you struggle with sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny nose and nasal congestion that won’t clear up? If you’re not sure whether you

How Allergy Testing Helps Identify Skin Allergy Triggers
Skin allergies can be frustrating, especially when you’re not sure what’s triggering them. Without a clear understanding of the cause of rashes, itching