Dr. Thomas Chacko

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Peruse the blog of Food Allergies Atlanta to learn about the most common food allergies from Dr. Thomas Chacko. You can take back control and it starts with understanding common food allergy-related issues and treatment options available.

Are Tree Nut Allergies Genetic?

By |2025-01-21T14:12:06-05:00April 5th, 2022|Nut Allergy|

With food allergies on the rise, many Atlanta parents are understandably concerned about the potential risk to their children. If you notice any common symptoms, finding a treatment for a tree nut allergy, peanut allergy or any other sensitivity will undoubtedly be your top priority. For allergies and illnesses of any kind, determining the true Read More

Can You Treat Oral Allergy Syndrome?

By |2025-01-21T13:17:35-05:00March 29th, 2022|Allergy Treatment|

If you experience allergy symptoms after eating certain fruits or vegetables, you could have oral allergy syndrome (OAS). For Atlanta residents dealing with hay fever, during allergy season OAS usually occurs due to cross-reactivity between these food items and pollen. Similarities between various types of pollen and the proteins in fruits and vegetables can cause Read More

What Is Food Allergy Testing & Why Is It Important? [Infographic Included]

By |2025-01-21T13:14:34-05:00March 22nd, 2022|Allergy Testing|

In the fight against allergic reactions, food allergy testing is a key component for allergists in Atlanta and beyond. Of course, allergies can affect people of all ages. However, children are the ones most frequently at risk from severe allergic reactions – and are often less well-equipped to realize the dangers. Access to information is Read More

The Most Common Questions & Answers About Seafood Allergies

By |2025-01-21T13:57:46-05:00March 8th, 2022|Shellfish Allergy|

Are you concerned about a shellfish or seafood allergy? Chacko Food Allergy Treatment Centers have experienced allergists providing effective shellfish allergy treatment services to both adults and children. Here are the questions Atlanta patients have about this common type of allergy. Answers to the Most Asked Seafood Allergy Questions Why Are People Allergic to Seafood? Read More

How Do You Get Tested for Food Allergies?

By |2025-01-17T16:28:35-05:00February 22nd, 2022|Allergy Testing|

Professional Food Allergy Testing in Atlanta Food allergies can range from mild to incredibly dangerous. These unwanted symptoms can and do affect the quality of life for many people across Atlanta. Without access to reliable food allergy testing and a clear diagnosis, allergy sufferers may put their health at risk with every meal. Thankfully, a Read More

What Are the Best Ways to Identify a Food Sensitivity?

By |2025-01-22T13:48:16-05:00February 15th, 2022|Food Allergies|

Can a Food Sensitivity Test Help Identify Allergies? Food sensitivities are common in both adults and children across the country and cause a range of uncomfortable symptoms. In fact, there’s a high chance that you or someone you know in Atlanta has a food sensitivity, whether the issue has been diagnosed using food allergy testing Read More

What Is the Best Walnut Allergy Treatment?

By |2025-01-21T13:48:24-05:00February 8th, 2022|Nut Allergy|

Allergies to walnuts are common, unpredictable and potentially severe, with symptoms usually beginning at a young age. Parents will naturally be concerned by any signs of a walnut allergy, but the good news is that using a tree nut allergy treatment can significantly reduce the chances of an allergic reaction. If you’re based in the Read More

Will Desensitization Get Rid of a Food Allergy?

By |2025-01-21T13:39:23-05:00January 25th, 2022|Food Allergies|

With allergy rates growing in Atlanta and across the United States, the demand for effective food allergy treatments has increased in recent years. With the ever-present threat of a severe reaction, many children and parents are frustrated or fearful of relying on an avoidance approach. Consequently, as interest in desensitization treatments has grown, many people Read More

The Increasing Prevalence of Peanut Allergies in America

By |2025-01-21T14:11:21-05:00January 11th, 2022|Peanut Allergy|

Almost everyone will know somebody with a peanut allergy – and many may even have an allergy themselves. In fact, between 1997 and 2008, researchers found that the rate of childhood peanut allergy more than tripled. With such a rapid increase, it’s natural to ask just why so many people are allergic to peanuts? Here Read More

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