Blogs
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…
Sofie’s Story
Sofie had an allergic reaction to peanuts as a small child. Her mom, Katalin, diligently took Sofie to the allergist every year for testing. Year after year, the same diagnosis…
Cheryl’s Story
Danielle’s daughter Cheryl had reactions to different foods as early as 10 months old. First, Cheryl couldn’t keep down the scrambled eggs her mom made for her one morning…
Allergies, Asthma and the Hygiene Hypothesis
Leading medical researchers have offered the “hygiene hypothesis” to explain the rising number of diagnosed allergy and asthma cases. The theory maintains that modern living environments are….
Ronil’s Story
Lakhbir had the terrifying experience of rushing her four year old son, Ronil to the hospital after he ate a snickers bar which caused an anaphylactic reaction. From that day forward…
Rohan’s Story
Rohan began his battle with allergies early in life. He would experience terrible eczema when breastfeeding, so his family began an elimination diet. For 6 or 7 years…
Cecelia & Patrick’s Story
It is not uncommon for us to see families with multiple children taking part in OIT. Is it work for our families? Of course! The alternative though, is avoidance which comes with a…
