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…

Ayaan’s Story
At the age of 2, Ayaan tried his first piece of butter chicken and he became sick. Again at age 4 and 1/2 he was at a friends’ house and tried this same dish again…

Mable’s Story
Yvonne knew something was terribly wrong when her daughter Mable, 15 months old at the time, ate some peanut butter and her face began to swell.

Kingston’s Story
Today is a BIG day for this handsome little guy. His 1st day of OIT!!! Kingston’s parents found out he was allergic to wheat at 6 months old. Mom gave him a bite of a…

Annabel’s Story
There are so many ways in which a child with food allergies can feel ostracized. Treats at school for good behavior, sleepovers at a friends house, and birthday

Chase’s Story
This is a 12 year old boy living life to the fullest. He plays football, baseball, basketball, lacrosse and not to mention an avid swimmer. This is also a boy who…

Theodore’s Story
OIT Success! Rebecca Thurman brought her son, Theodore into see Dr. Chacko beginning in July 2018. Theodore had been allergic to milk since infancy…