Dr. Thomas Chacko

About Dr. Thomas Chacko

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.

Will Oral Allergy Syndrome Go Away?

By |2025-01-21T13:39:23-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Food Allergies|

Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is an uncomfortable condition that can be mistaken for a food allergy. While there are oral allergy syndrome treatment options available, symptoms are often mild and many people just learn to live with the problem. Unfortunately, OAS can have severe side effects, making it important to seek advice from board-certified allergists. Read More

What Is the Best Food Sensitivity Test?

By |2025-01-21T13:14:34-05:00February 18th, 2021|Allergy Testing|

How Can a Food Sensitivity Test Help You? The life-threatening risk that can be associated with allergies makes finding an effective food allergy treatment all the more important. But what about food sensitivity that brings discomfort without the severe risk? While the issue is not life-threatening, many Atlanta residents do suffer from food sensitivity that Read More

What Can I Do if My Child Has a Peanut Allergy?

By |2025-01-21T13:52:46-05:00February 9th, 2021|Peanut Allergy|

Is Your Child Experiencing Peanut Allergy Symptoms? An allergic reaction caused by peanuts can cause a lot of stress to parents. Sadly, there is no single peanut allergy treatment that offers immediate protection for this common problem. But there are several steps to reduce the chances of an allergic reaction, and to gradually desensitize your Read More

What Causes Anaphylaxis?

By |2025-01-21T13:36:27-05:00January 26th, 2021|Food Allergies|

What Are the Dangers of Anaphylaxis Most allergies result in discomfort that does not bring severe risk. But without adequate treatment for a food allergy, you could be risking a life-threatening allergic response – it’s known as anaphylaxis. As your body goes into shock from exposure to an allergen, your airways can become constricted. In Read More

Why Are Food Allergies More Common Now?

By |2025-01-21T13:39:23-05:00January 19th, 2021|Food Allergies|

Are Food Allergies on the Rise? Increasing numbers of adults and children in Atlanta are seeking help for food allergies. In fact, across the world, food allergy treatments are required to deal with a growth in allergic reactions. But why are more people experiencing adverse reactions to eating common foods, and what can be done Read More

Why Are So Many Kids Allergic to Peanuts?

By |2025-01-21T13:54:12-05:00January 12th, 2021|Peanut Allergy|

Peanut Allergies and Their Prevalence in Children In recent years, the rise in peanut allergies among children has become an unfortunate phenomenon. In fact, studies suggest that the years 2010 to 2017 saw a 21% increase in reported cases in the US. With around 2.5% of children negatively impacted, many Atlanta parents are naturally wary Read More

What is Food Desensitization?

By |2025-01-22T13:51:48-05:00January 5th, 2021|Allergy Treatment|

Overcome Allergies With Food Desensitization Food allergies can be immensely stressful for both children and adults in Atlanta and across the country. While there is no cure for a food allergy, food desensitization offers the best alternative. This process is called oral immunotherapy treatment (OIT), and Chacko Food Allergy Treatment Center is one of a Read More

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