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What Causes Spring Allergies? Testing, Treatment Infographic
For vast numbers of people, spring is a time defined by allergies. In fact, according to AAFA.org data, 19.2 million Americans suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis)…

What Are the Symptoms of Food Allergies?
Food allergies are a growing concern for Atlanta parents, with cases growing to unprecedented new levels. While you or your child will likely experience only a mild reaction, food allergies…

Why Is My Child’s Asthma Worse at Night?
Asthma is a common condition impacting around one in 10 children. While some children will find that their asthma goes away in later years, others are forced to deal with this chronic condition throughout their lives…

Why Should I Get Allergy Tested?
Allergies impact over 50 million Americans each year and are a chief cause of chronic illnesses. Sadly, most individuals never seek professional allergy testing to really understand their condition…

Why Does Cold Weather Cause ENT Issues?
As temperatures fall, the cold weather brings a host of ear, nose and throat (ENT) issues for Atlanta-area residents. So are colds, sore throats and ear infections caused by…

What Are Food Allergies
It is highly likely that you or people you know are suffering from a food allergy. In fact, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reports that in 2014, 5.4 percent of US children under age 18 had food allergies…

Should I See a Food Allergist or an Allergy Doctor?
Allergies are a daily reality for many adults and children in Atlanta and across the country, but many people never seek the help

How Eating Apples (and Other Foods) Can Make Your Throat Itch
Have you experienced itching or swelling in your mouth after biting into an apple? While apples, carrots, celery, peaches, pears and other uncooked

Is There an Effective Cure for Allergic Asthma?
Allergic asthma is a common form of asthma that is particularly prevalent during allergy seasons. As with other allergies, the immune system will

How Do You Treat Oral Allergy Syndrome?
If you suffer from a pollen allergy, there’s a chance that your mouth, lips or throat will start itching after eating certain fruits

Do I Need an Allergist or an ENT?
Feeling confused about the role of an allergist or an ENT doctor? This uncertainty is natural, as both allergy and ENT treatments target

Dr. Chacko Explaining Exercise Induced Asthma on CNN
Asthma is a long-term lung disease that has a severe health impact on many Atlanta area patients. Understanding the triggers that lead to