Blogs

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…

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…