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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…

Main Risks of Asthma and Allergy Medication for Older Adults
Asthma and allergies present significant challenges for older adults, requiring dedicated asthma…

Find the Best Non-Prescription Allergy Relief Options
About one in five people in the United States suffers from either allergies or asthma…

How Allergic Asthma Impacts Adults
Asthma has often been linked with allergies. However, these studies have all focused on children or teens, rather than adults. A recent study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology,..

Dr. Chacko and Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN
Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at allergies, and Dr. Chacko explains how skin testing is used to determine a person’s sensitivity to various substances. Can…

Traveling “Allergy-Free”
You’re ready to take a relaxing vacation but you’re worried that your allergies will spoil your fun. You don’t want to spend your time on the beach with red eyes and a runny nose…

Dr. Chacko on CNN Discussing Spring Allergies
Spring is a beautiful time of year, but seasonal allergy symptoms can make you feel otherwise. Watch to learn how Trey went from avoiding to enjoying the outdoors…

A Patient of Dr. Chacko Discussing Peanut Allergies
A peanut allergy can be managed and even treated. If your child has become allergic to peanuts, learn the strategies used by Chloe’s mom to address her daughter’s…

The Main Benefits of Rush Immunotherapy for Allergies
Immunotherapy is a vital allergy treatment approach that safely exposes a patient’s immune system to an allergy trigger. And while most treatments…

Dr. Chacko Discussing Gardening with Allergies
Spring and summer months are distressing times for people with seasonal allergies. Even a simple walk outside could set off some uncomfortable symptoms…