Blogs
Dr. Chacko on WSB-TV – Smog Alert Warnings
We are definitely seeing more air quality “smog alert” warnings these days. Dr. Chacko explains why, and details how those of us with asthma, COPD, or other lung…
Dr. Chacko Discussing Peanut Allergies on Headline News
As research brings new info, today’s data-based treatment practices for peanut allergies have changed. Watch to get the latest news, including desensitization to…
Spring Allergies HLN Interview with Dr. Chacko
If you’re one of the many whose allergies kick up when spring arrives, get Dr. Chacko’s views on treatment options including antihistamines, the saline rinse of the neti…
Peanut Allergy Treatment Shows Promise
Can consuming the allergen bring benefits to those with peanut allergy? Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is the monitored, very gradual introduction of an allergen…
Dr. Chacko Discussing the Latest in Peanut Allergy on CNN
More children today have a peanut allergy, with rates tripling in 20 years. Dr. Chacko explains the latest thinking and practices on peanut allergy, and what this…
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…
What Are the Different Types of Allergies?
Are you experiencing allergy symptoms in your daily life? With many types of allergies affecting Atlanta residents…
Best Preventive Measures for Exercise-Induced Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction affecting the entire body. If not treated quickly, anaphylaxis may lead to respiratory arrest…
What Are the Facts About Food Allergy Testing?
Allergy testing is a crucial factor in preventing allergic reactions and protecting your health and well-being.
Preventing Allergies and Asthma in Children
There is substantial evidence that suggests that allergies and asthma run in families. Children with one or more parents who have some form of allergic disease are far more likely to develop the…
How to Get Fast Relief From Nasal Allergy Symptoms
If you feel as if your allergy symptoms are becoming worse and lasting longer, you are probably right. Roughly 80 percent of allergy sufferers experience some degree of symptoms all year long…
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…
