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How Effective Is Food Allergy Desensitization?
For the many Atlanta adults and children with food allergies, avoidance has been the primary method of allergic reaction prevention since being diagnosed..

What Allergies Are More Common in the Fall?
For some Atlanta residents with hay fever, the beginning of fall is a welcome break from their allergies. Unfortunately, for many…

What Are the Symptoms of Allergies & Best Treatment Options?
As one of the leading causes of chronic illness, allergies impact more than 50 million Americans each year. It’s a fact that various…

Is a Shellfish Allergy Dangerous?
Unlike many food allergies, a shellfish allergy can develop at any age. In fact, many adults seek out food allergy treatments…

What Is Oral Immunotherapy?
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a food allergy treatment that builds a patient’s tolerance to a food allergen through gradual exposure…

Does the Peanut Pill Cure Peanut Allergies?
In January 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Palforzia for use in treating peanut allergies. Also known…

How Do the Different Types of Tree Pollen Impact Allergies?
As one of the most common allergies, hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis is a source of much discomfort for many Atlanta residents…

Peanut Allergy OIT Success Story – Caitlyn’s Daughter, Lane
Watch the personal story told by Lane’s mother, Caitlyn, about the successful treatment of Lane’s peanut allergy through Dr. Chacko’s Oral …

What Are the Best Sinusitis Treatments?
Across Atlanta, people of all ages will be familiar with the nasal congestion, headaches, nasal discharge and fatigue caused by sinusitis…

What Test Do They Use to Identify Asthma?
Diagnosis and treatment are two crucial factors for delivering a better quality of life for Atlanta asthma patients. As part of this process, a procedure…

What Allergies Does a Skin Prick Allergy Test Diagnose?
Allergy testing is an important stage in determining if you or your child are allergic to a specific substance. Without the precise information derived…

What Does an Allergist Treat?
While most people are well-aware of allergies and what that means, less is known about the role of an allergist…