Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies
Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies
Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies

Introduction to Allergies

Sneezing is not always the symptom of a cold. Sometimes, it is an allergic reaction to something in the air. Health experts estimate that 35 million Americans suffer from upper respiratory tract symptoms that are allergic reactions to airborne allergens. Pollen allergy, commonly called hay fever, is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Worldwide, airborne allergens cause the most problems for people with allergies. The respiratory symptoms of asthma, which affect approximately 11 million Americans, are often provoked by airborne allergens.

Overall, allergic diseases are among the major causes of illness and disability in the United States, affecting as many as 40 to 50 million Americans.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) of the National Institutes of Health (an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) supports and conducts research on allergic diseases. The goals of this research are to provide a better understanding of the causes of allergy, to improve methods for diagnosing and treating allergic reactions, and eventually to prevent allergies.




Courtesy: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Atlanta allergy treatment Doctor Thomas Chacko has practiced in Atlanta for several years, earning top reviews and becoming rated one of America's Top Doctors in Allergy/Immunology. Doctor Chacko is a Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Allergist/Immunologist. Doctor Chacko has multiple publications, including a review on the current asthma guidelines and a chapter on anaphylaxis in the operating room. He has also presented his research on allergy skin testing and immunotherapy at national meeting for the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Dr. Chacko is originally from New York City and moved to the Atlanta in 2007.

About Northside ENT: We pride ourselves on providing excellent care and individual attention to our patients. Therefore, patients see the same allergist (Dr. Chacko) every visit and we get to know our patients very well. The goals of our practice are:
  1. Provide high quality care to all patients
  2. Listen to our patients and their needs
  3. Treat patients as we would want to be treated
We cover all areas of adult and pediatric allergy and immunology, including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), sinusitis, asthma, chronic cough, allergen immunotherapy, skin testing, food allergy, hives, drug allergy, anaphylaxis and generalized immune deficiencies.

Cathy Petzelt is Dr. Chacko’s medical assistant. She has more than 20 years experience in allergy. She is especially gifted with children, which our parents will attest to. We try to provide a family environment at Northside ENT.

Call 770-475-3361 to schedule your allergy evaluation with one of our board certified ENT specialists or our board certified allergist or fill out our Contact Form.



 Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies
Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies
Northside ENT 1360 Upper Hembree Rd Suite 201B | Roswell, GA 30076 | 770.475.3361 - Voice | 770.664.4431 - Fax | info@northsideents.com
Atlanta Allergies - Introduction to Allergies