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 Is an Allergy Injection?
Allergy injections are one of the most effective treatments for severe allergies. More commonly known as allergy shots or immunotherapy, the treatment helps…
What Are the Best Treatment Options for Allergies?
Anyone with allergies will recognize the common symptoms of breathing, sinus, skin and digestive complaints. Fortunately, with a personalized allergy treatment plan…
What Is Aspirin Desensitization?
An aspirin allergy or hypersensitivity is a common type of allergy that disproportionately affects people with asthma. For those people that rely on the medication…
What Are the Reasons My Asthma Is Worse in the Fall?
Fall is a particularly tough time of year for many people living with allergic asthma. In Atlanta and the surrounding areas, the end of summer…
What Are Tree Nuts?
Tree nuts are one of the primary food allergens responsible for most allergic reactions worldwide. However, while many people in our…
How Effective Is Food Allergy Desensitization?
For the many Atlanta adults and children with food allergies, avoidance has been the primary method of allergic reaction prevention since being diagnosed..
