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.

What Causes Eosinophilic Esophagitis?

By |2025-01-21T13:36:28-05:00October 20th, 2020|Food Allergies|

What Is Eosinophilic Esophagitis? Eosinophilic esophagitis is a disease resulting from an excess of white blood cells. The cells, called eosinophils, build up in the esophagus – the tube that connects the throat and the stomach. Eosinophils are a vital part of the immune system, but an overabundance will lead to negative side effects. Chacko Read More

Are Peanut Allergies Hereditary?

By |2025-01-21T13:49:19-05:00October 8th, 2020|Peanut Allergy|

Are Peanut Allergies Passed Between Generations? Peanuts are the cause of some of the most severe allergic reactions. Understandably, Atlanta parents may be concerned they will pass on an allergy to their children and want a reliable peanut allergy treatment they can trust. The prevalence of these attacks leads many people to question why peanut Read More

Can a Blood Test Diagnose a Food Allergy?

By |2025-01-17T16:23:05-05:00September 29th, 2020|Allergy Testing|

Using Blood Testing for Food Allergy Diagnosis Blood allergy testing is one way to determine which allergens are causing an allergic reaction. While an allergy sufferer may certainly have their suspicions, an accurate test will offer greater precision in the diagnosis. Once diagnosed, your allergist can then determine the best treatment plan to reduce the Read More

How Can You Treat an Egg Allergy

By |2025-01-21T13:22:37-05:00September 22nd, 2020|Egg Allergy|

Don’t Delay Treating an Egg Allergy While most children grow out of their egg sensitivity, an egg allergy can have severe consequences if left untreated. Chacko Food Allergy Treatment Center provides egg allergy treatment services to reduce the chances of allergic reactions to eggs in children and adults. Do you often experience stomach pains, a Read More

Does Oral Immunotherapy Work for Treating Food Allergies?

By |2025-01-21T13:17:36-05:00August 18th, 2020|Allergy Treatment|

Food allergies are a persistent problem for countless Atlanta residents. Avoidance is an important treatment approach to take, but many sufferers are now turning to oral immunotherapy treatment. Under the guidance of an experienced allergist, this approach can help people be able to consume foods without fear of a reaction. Even if a food allergy Read More

The Top 3 Ways to Diagnose a Food Allergy

By |2025-01-21T13:35:06-05:00July 28th, 2020|Food Allergies|

The Importance of a Food Allergy Diagnosis A 2019 survey published by the medical journal JAMA Network Open found that approximately 10.8% of US adults had a food allergy. Plus, almost 19% of those surveyed believed they were suffering from food allergies. However, only around 1 in 20 participants in the study had been diagnosed Read More

What Types of Food Allergies Will Oral Immunotherapy Treat?

By |2025-01-21T13:21:13-05:00July 14th, 2020|Allergy Treatment|

Food allergies are tough to live with. Oral immunotherapy treatment can lessen the problem. Without treatment, there is a constant requirement to monitor your food choices, paying close attention to the ingredients in a meal. Plus, most food allergies start in childhood, adding stress to the whole family. Those who choose oral immunotherapy treatment can Read More

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