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.

7 Tips for Parents Dealing With a Nut Allergy

By |2025-01-17T11:18:48-05:00January 23rd, 2024|Nut Allergy|

As a parent, your child’s health and safety always come first, especially when it comes to life-threatening nut allergies. To help protect your child from severe reactions and effectively manage these allergies, it’s important to know about the available treatments for tree nut allergies. But just how can Atlanta parents and children navigate the challenges Read More

Will a Blood Allergy Test Identify Food Sensitivities?

By |2025-01-21T13:15:57-05:00January 9th, 2024|Allergy Testing|

Professional food allergy testing helps you and your allergist understand why your body reacts negatively after eating foods. There are various diagnostic approaches, and blood testing is used frequently as it offers precise results that contribute to your allergist’s eventual diagnosis. But is blood testing the best way for Atlanta patients to identify food sensitivity? Read More

Is Oral Immunotherapy the Best Peanut Allergy Treatment?

By |2025-01-21T13:18:57-05:00January 2nd, 2024|Allergy Treatment|

Peanut allergies are one of the leading causes of severe allergic reactions in both adults and children. Fortunately, Atlanta allergists have several peanut allergy treatment options to relieve uncomfortable symptoms such as skin hives, itching and shortness of breath. As a response, oral immunotherapy (OIT) stands out for its ability to prevent allergic reactions. OIT Read More

Is Egg Allergy Desensitization With OIT Effective?

By |2025-01-21T13:23:28-05:00December 12th, 2023|Egg Allergy|

Egg allergies are among the most common food allergies affecting children. Egg allergy usually starts in infancy and causes unpredictable symptoms, and Atlanta parents naturally want to identify the best egg allergy treatment options for their kids. Among possible treatment options, oral immunotherapy treatment (OIT) is often regarded as the most long-lasting solution to address Read More

Food Allergy Sufferers Use Safe Dining Tips for the Holidays

By |2025-01-21T13:26:48-05:00November 14th, 2023|Food Allergies|

The holiday season and good food go hand-in-hand, but for anyone with a food allergy, dining can be fraught with danger. If you rely on milk, egg, peanut or tree nut treatments to prevent risk, the traditional holiday dining experience might be a source of unwanted stress. With that in mind, we have some of Read More

What Should I Do if I Suspect a Shellfish Allergy?

By |2025-01-21T14:00:36-05:00October 24th, 2023|Shellfish Allergy|

As a common cause of severe allergic reactions, shellfish can be a threat to people of any age. For those at risk, shellfish allergy management is critical for preventing anaphylaxis. But what steps should people in the Atlanta area take if they suspect a shellfish allergy? Main Steps to Take if You Suspect a Shellfish Read More

Tips for Avoiding Food Allergies This Halloween

By |2025-01-21T13:35:06-05:00October 10th, 2023|Food Allergies|

Halloween excitement is already starting to build, but for many Atlanta parents, preventing a food allergy scare is their biggest concern. And as always, professional food allergy testing and allergist-prescribed treatments are the two most essential preventive measures. However, there are also steps parents and their children can take to stay safe during the holiday. Read More

What Are the Links Between Pollen Allergies and Food?

By |2025-01-21T13:36:27-05:00September 26th, 2023|Food Allergies|

As one of the most common allergies, the signs of hay fever caused by pollen are known to many people. However, the cross-reactive condition called oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is less widely understood – OAS is also referred to as pollen-food allergy syndrome. Atlanta patients may suffer hay fever-like symptoms after consuming certain foods. But what Read More

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