Charles Calais, DO
Allergist and Immunologist | Allergy & Immunology
3551 Roger Brooke Dr Fort Sam Houston TX, 78234About
A Major in the US Army, Charles J. Calais, DO, is aN allergist and immunologist who diagnoses and treats patients at All-American Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center in San Antonio, Texas. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Baptist Health hospitals, Christus-Santa Rosa, Brooke Army Medical Center and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics with the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. As an allergist and immunologist, he specializes in the management of disorders related to the immune system. His research interests include food allergies, upper/lower respiratory diseases and primary immunodeficiencies. Moreover, he has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years. He is also a Fellow of the American College Allergy Asthma and Immunology (FACAAI), Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (FAAAAI) and Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
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Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree 0
Board Certification
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI)
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Is this an allergy?
Good Evening, It is hard to determine if it is an allergy based off of the history. If there is a common denominator in the form of a trigger within (4) hours of the the itchiness then it is possible. The best was to evaluate for an allergy in this case is to compose a diary of all internal/external exposures at least (4) hrs prior to the itchy episodes and then look for any "common denominators". If it is a food then you could test. READ MORE
Are allergy shots safe?
Good evening, The reaction rate with aeroallergen immunotherapy or allergy shots is <1%. Patients usually wait at least 30 min in the clinic after a shot. The allergy shots initially are very diluted as they are almost water and build up from there. Most allergy clinics will require him to take an antihistamine before the shot on the day of the shot, which increases the threshold of having a reaction. READ MORE
Allergy to milk
Good evening, You should avoid all dairy products since they contain cow's milk. Alternatives would be like almond or soy milk. READ MORE
Can I give my 7 month old cow milk?
I would recommend waiting until 12months. READ MORE
Covid Vaccine?
Good evening, It should not cause you to get a reaction especially if you have not had any problems with other vaccines. READ MORE
Why does my 2 year old have an itchy and inflamed throat?
It is probably due to rhinitis induced post nasal drainage. READ MORE
Allergy
Good evening M'am, Per your report and pics, it does sound like you do have cow's milk mediated IgE hypersensitivity. It sounds like your symptoms are increasing in severity. I highly recommend that you avoid cow's milk and cow's milk products (butter, ice cream, cheese, yogurt etc.) and keep an EPIPEN on hand at all times. In the event of accidental ingestion of cow's milk, then I recommend using the EPIPEN ASAP and seeking medical attention. Each time that you ingest the cow's milk, the humoral arm of your immune system produces more antibodies to cow's milk, hence the increased severity with subsequent exposures. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- Bexar County Medical Society
- Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society
- Texas Medical Association
Fellowships
- National Capital Consortium allergy-immunology
Internships
- San Antonio Military Medical Center (Internal Medicine)
Fellowships
- National Capital Consortium (Allery and Immunology)
Professional Society Memberships
- Texas Medical Association, Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society, and Bexar County Medical Society
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- Charles J. Calais, DO, is a Remarkable Allergist and Immunologist with All-American Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center in San Antonio, TXA Major in the US Army, Charles J. Calais, DO, is a well-versed allergist and immunologist who diagnoses and treats patients at All-American Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center in San Antonio, Texas. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Baptist Health hospitals, Christus-Santa Rosa, Brooke Army Medical Center and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics with the Uniformed Services University School of Medicine. As an allergist and immunologist, he specializes in the management of disorders related to the immune system. His research interests include food allergies, upper/lower respiratory diseases and primary immunodeficiencies. Moreover, he has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years. He is also a Fellow of the American College Allergy Asthma and Immunology (FACAAI), Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (FAAAAI) and Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP). For more information about Charles J. Calais, DO, please visit https://www.baptisthealthsystem.com/find-a-doctor/detail/charles-calais-1356966287.Charles Calais, DO, attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, and received his medical degree in 1998. Furthermore, he conducted his internship and internal medicine residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. In addition, he completed his fellowship training in allergy-immunology at the National Capital Consortium in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Calais received board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine, as well as board certification in allergy and immunology from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI). He remains a member of the Texas Medical Association, Texas Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society, and Bexar County Medical Society. Prior to medical school, Dr. Calais received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fayetteville State University, and a Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University. For more information about Dr. Charles J. Calais, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/81666467-Charles-Calais-Allergist-and-Immunologist.
Charles Calais, DO's Practice location
All-American Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center
3551 Roger Brooke Dr -Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234Get Direction
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78212Get Direction
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Get to know Allergist-Immunologist Dr. Charles Calais, who serves patients in San Antonio, Texas.
Dr. Calais is a board-certified allergist-immunologist in practice with All-American Allergy Asthma & Immunology Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Locally, he is affiliated with Baptist, Methodist, Christus-Santa Rosa, Brooke Army Medical Center and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, with research interests in food allergies, upper/lower respiratory diseases and primary immunodeficiencies.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Calais graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Fayetteville State University, his Master of Science degree in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University, and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He then went on to perform his internship and residency in internal medicine at San Antonio Military Medical Center, followed by his fellowship in allergy-immunology at the National Capital Consortium in Bethesda, MD.
Trained and certified to treat patients’ sensitivity and response to allergens of varying severity and origin, he is board-certified through the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI).
Allergy and immunology involves the management of disorders related to the immune system. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems. An allergist-immunologist is a physician specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies, atopic skin disorders, asthma, and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders.
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