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What Causes Winter Allergies?
Do your allergies get worse during the winter months? For many people in Atlanta and beyond, winter can be a difficult time due to the effects…
How Do I Get Tested for Allergies?
Professional allergy testing is carried out to confirm if your immune system reacts to a specific substance. Without a precise diagnosis…
Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner for Food Allergy Sufferers
For families around the country, Thanksgiving dinner is one of the highlights of the holiday season. But for those individuals with food allergies…
Why Should I See a Food Allergy Doctor?
Food allergies can be a confusing subject. Many people believe they have some kind of adverse reaction to eating food, but they may be …
What Are the Signs of a Milk Allergy?
A milk allergy is a common food allergy predominantly affecting children. Sadly, without the appropriate food allergy treatment, milk has the potential to cause…
Do I Need a Pediatric ENT for My Child’s Allergies?
As an allergist providing pediatric ENT services in Atlanta, Dr. Chacko regularly encounters children suffering with allergies. Childhood allergies…
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
Can You Develop a Food Allergy as an Adult?
While many people think food allergies only affect children, that’s not accurate. As a result, when an adult first experiences symptoms associated with
