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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 43 MIN

#79 Misconceptions, Myths & More: What Dr. Tom Chacko Wants You to Know About OIT

from Don't Feed the Fear: Allergy Anxiety & Trauma · host Amanda Whitehouse

Send us Fan MailWe covered what OIT is last week.This week? We’re talking about what it’s not.Dr. Tom Chacko joins me to bust common myths about oral immunotherapy and answer the questions families ask in his clinic and on social media every day.Dr. Chacko gives us his honest and direct perspective on:-When not pursuing OIT could be a missed opportunity or even a disservice to a patient-How other treatment options compare to OIT -Why we should be mindful of where messages come from and who benefitsIf allergy treatment options feel overwhelming right now, this episode will help you sort through the noise.Episode links:https://atlantaallergydoctor.com/Instagram: @chacko_allergyfastoit.orgFind my workbook From Fear To Freedom: A Guide to Navigating Allergy Immunotherapy here: https://a.co/d/068tbMjPSpecial thanks to Kyle Dine for permission to use his song The Doghouse for the podcast theme!www.kyledine.comFind Dr. Whitehouse:-thefoodallergypsychologist.com-Instagram: @thefoodallergypsychologist-Facebook: Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety [email protected]

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Send us Fan Mail We covered what OIT is last week. This week? We’re talking about what it’s not. Dr. Tom Chacko joins me to bust common myths about oral immunotherapy and answer the questions families ask in his clinic and on social media every day. Dr. Chacko gives us his honest and direct perspective on: -When not pursuing OIT could be a missed opportunity or even a disservice to a patient -How other treatment options compare to OIT -Why we should be mindful of where messages come fr...

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