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What Do Food Allergy Symptoms Look Like?
Identifying the common signs of an allergy is the first step towards getting a proven food allergy treatment. However, food allergy symptoms are not…

Will My Sinus Headache Go Away if My Allergies Are Treated?
Sinus headaches are an unpleasant source of pain for a huge number of Atlanta residents. Sinusitis, caused by swelling of the sinuses, results in as many…

What Are Nasal Polyps?
Nasal polyps, which are benign growths that can develop in the nose or sinus cavities, are not life-threatening, but they can cause uncomfortable symptoms and lead…

Will a Sinus Infection Go Away on Its Own?
Vast numbers of people in Atlanta experience the pain and discomfort of sinusitis each year. While some simply suffer through the sharp pain, congestion and headaches that…

How Do You Treat a Seafood Allergy?
Do you get allergy symptoms like itching, watery eyes, wheezing and breathing issues after eating seafood? Unfortunately, seafood allergies…

Why Is My Throat So Itchy All the Time?
An itchy throat is a common issue, one that’s likely to impact just about everyone over time. But if you find yourself experiencing frequent itchiness…

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…