When a child is diagnosed with a food allergy, families work with the team at Food Allergies Atlanta to develop a food allergy treatment plan. The plan is created to prevent reactions and is based on the child’s symptoms, test results, and history with specific foods. But as a child grows and their immune system Read More
A food allergy treatment plan that worked in the past may not be the right fit today. Oftentimes a patient will receive a diagnosis, then continue following the original plan even as circumstances evolve. But when your health, symptoms or lifestyle changes, your plan should change along with them. So when is the best time Read More
Managing a food allergy has long meant avoiding trigger foods and being careful about what you eat. While this strategy is still important, food allergy treatment options are increasingly incorporating advanced methods like oral immunotherapy treatment (OIT). For the right patients, this desensitization approach can help reduce the risk of severe reactions and allow you Read More
If you’ve ever felt an itching or tingling sensation in your mouth or throat after eating fruits, vegetables or nuts, you might be experiencing a pollen-related allergy known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS). Also called pollen-food syndrome, OAS is typically mild but can occasionally lead to more serious symptoms. Fortunately, Atlanta allergists can help patients Read More
For individuals living with food allergy symptoms, finding effective treatment options can significantly improve health and well-being. Oral immunotherapy (OIT) is an established food allergy treatment that leading Atlanta allergists now offer their patients. Following a successful treatment process, a person will gain a tolerance to allergens that reduces the possibility of allergic reactions. If Read More
Mealtimes for children with allergies can be a source of anxiety for parents. However, with the support of cutting-edge food allergy treatments, Atlanta families may find some relief from this daily challenge. Among the potential treatment options, oral immunotherapy (OIT) is a reliable method for building allergen tolerance. If your child is experiencing allergy symptoms, Read More
Does eating fruits, vegetables or nuts cause your lips, mouth or throat to itch or tingle? If you have been experiencing these symptoms, you might require the help of oral allergy syndrome treatment from an Atlanta allergist. Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is a type of allergy where the immune system confuses proteins in certain foods Read More
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
While the OIT process will vary depending on the requirements of each patient, there are some common steps an allergist will take...
