Dr. Carl Thornblade is a Board Certified Allergist. He attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh, and completed his Residency and his Allergy and Immunology Fellowship at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas in 2004. He has the training and experience to treat children and adults with allergies, asthma, disorders of the immune system, and other related diseases. ~ Evaluation of Children & Adults for... ~ Hay fever, runny nose & eye allergies Asthma Chronic cough Food allergies Sinus disease Headaches Eczema Rashes (drug, contact, autoimmune) Hives Insect allergy (reactions to bee sting, wasp sting, etc.) Angioedema (unexplained swelling of face, hands & feet) Anaphylaxis Recurrent infections/immunodeficiencies Services offered for Children & Adults by Dr. Thornblade We utilize state of the art prick testing methods ( No needles!). We can test for a variety of allergens; including but not limited to; pollens, weeds, grasses, molds, animals (including cats, dogs, and other pets), insects, venoms, and foods We offer custom made allergy serums for immunotherapy injections (allergy shots), sublingual immunotherapy (slit), and stinging insect venoms. We can also evaluate for the use of an immunotherapy tablet (allergy pills) Lung function (PFT) and inflammation (ENO)testing We offer comprehensive Patch testing for rashes, hives, and or eczema due to contact allergies including testing for up to 45 metals and 80 different chemicals! Oral food challenges & drug challenges We can test for allergies to medications; including but not limited to penicillins and lidocaine
