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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…
Questions to Ask When Selecting a Food Allergy Doctor
If you are worried about an allergy affecting you or your child, the best thing you can do is speak with a board certified allergist…
Dr. Chacko on WSB-TV – Smog Alert Warnings
We are definitely seeing more air quality “smog alert” warnings these days. Dr. Chacko explains why, and details how those of us with asthma, COPD, or other lung…
Dr. Chacko Discussing Peanut Allergies on Headline News
As research brings new info, today’s data-based treatment practices for peanut allergies have changed. Watch to get the latest news, including desensitization to…
Spring Allergies HLN Interview with Dr. Chacko
If you’re one of the many whose allergies kick up when spring arrives, get Dr. Chacko’s views on treatment options including antihistamines, the saline rinse of the neti…
Peanut Allergy Treatment Shows Promise
Can consuming the allergen bring benefits to those with peanut allergy? Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is the monitored, very gradual introduction of an allergen…
Dr. Chacko Discussing the Latest in Peanut Allergy on CNN
More children today have a peanut allergy, with rates tripling in 20 years. Dr. Chacko explains the latest thinking and practices on peanut allergy, and what this…
New Guidelines for Introducing Peanut-Containing Foods to Infants
Approximately 2 percent of American children have some form of peanut allergy. The fact that some peanut allergies are so severe that they can lead to a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis has…
