Cumming Food Allergy Clinic

Oral Immunotherapy
Treatment in Cumming

Dr. Chacko on the Top Doctors cover of Atlanta Magazine
Dr. Chacko Featured on the Cover of Atlanta’s Top Doctor Magazine

Our Cumming Allergy Clinic Treats Food Allergies in Adults & Children

Food allergies can range from slight irritation to the potentially dangerous reaction called anaphylaxis. Call our Cumming office for an appointment. We specialize in adult and pediatric allergy treatment.

Cumming Allergy Clinic Service Area

Cumming residents with peanut allergy and other food allergies are close to our area’s best food allergy clinic. The Cumming clinic covers all aspects of food allergy, including oral immunotherapy treatment (OIT).

Cities and Surrounding Counties Served

Adults and children with food allergies – including peanut allergy – have a treatment option that can make life easier. Allergen desensitization, called OIT or oral immunotherapy treatment, must be performed by specialists in a clinical setting.

Contact the Cumming clinic today to make an appointment or get more information.

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    Understanding Oral Immunotherapy

    Oral immunotherapy, also known as food desensitization, is a treatment that helps you build up immunities to food allergens that could otherwise be life-threatening.

    What is Oral Immunotherapy (OIT)?

    Oral immunotherapy is a treatment where a patient ingests small doses of an allergen to build up resistance.

    History of Oral Immunotherapy

    Oral immunotherapy dates back to the times of Alexander the Great. He would ingest poisons to increase immunities.

    Frequently Asked Questions About OIT

    Dr. Thomas Chacko and his team are here to answer the most common OIT questions and address your concerns.

    Oral Immunotherapy Treatments

    Before treating your food allergy, we will diagnose the allergen and then determine the best treatment option.

    Oral Immunotherapy Treatment Center

    Whether you are dealing with fairly mild food allergy symptoms like itching, slight swelling or hives, all the way to a dangerous reaction such as anaphylaxis, the Cumming office of Food Allergies Atlanta can help. We begin with allergy testing using:

    • Skin Prick Test
    • Blood Test
    • Oral Challenge Test

    For example, some people with pollen-food allergy syndrome can react to substances that are related to other allergens. It’s important to accurately diagnose these issues for you or your family, because the right treatments can bring both symptom reduction and peace of mind.

    An innovative way to treat food allergies is by reducing a patient’s sensitivity to the allergen over time. Called oral immunotherapy (OIT), this food desensitization treatment uses very small doses of the allergy-causing substance.

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