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.

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

What Is the Best Way to Treat a Peanut Allergy

By |2025-01-21T13:53:28-05:00June 30th, 2020|Peanut Allergy|

Are You Suffering From a Peanut Allergy? Peanut allergies affect many adults and children throughout the country. Symptoms can be mild or severe. The allergic person may experience symptoms immediately, or they can take minutes or sometimes hours to appear. The potential danger of a peanut allergy means it is crucial to seek help from Read More

How Do I Know if Oral Immunotherapy Is Right for My Child

By |2025-01-21T13:18:25-05:00June 16th, 2020|Allergy Treatment|

What Is Oral Immunotherapy? Oral immunotherapy involves exposing a patient to small doses of an allergen, gradually desensitizing them to the food over time. A patient would start their oral immunotherapy treatment at one of our clinics in Atlanta or the surrounding areas. Over the course of approximately seven hours, small doses of the offending Read More

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