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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…

What Is the Best Way to Treat Winter Allergies?
We don’t typically associate winter with allergies, but the colder months can be a tough time for allergy sufferers. In Atlanta and across…

How Oral Allergy Syndrome Differs From Other Food Allergies
Some people get an itchy or tingling mouth every time they eat raw fruits or vegetables. While this can easily be confused with

Tips for Managing Allergic Asthma During High-Pollen Months
Warm weather brings higher pollen counts and a greater risk of allergic asthma symptoms. During these high-pollen months in Atlanta, patients often have

What Happens During the First Year of Immunotherapy?
Anyone considering immunotherapy for environmental allergies should know it’s not a quick fix. Allergy shots will not resolve symptoms in one or two

How a Specialist Can Help Manage Your Shellfish Allergy
After a first reaction to shellfish, it’s hard to know what’s safe to eat or whether it will happen again. But rather than

How Nasal Polyps Affect Sinus Infection Treatment
A sinus infection can be frustrating enough without nasal polyps adding further blockage and inflammation. When these soft noncancerous growths obstruct the sinus

How an Allergy Specialist Can Help Manage Your Skin Allergy
Itching, redness or hives often sends people searching for a new cream or a different skincare product. However, treating a skin allergy before