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Dr. Joseph Benjamin Cantey IV, MD is a neonatologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in neonatology, general pediatrics and pediatric infectious disease. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Benjamin Cantey IV, MD is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center, UT Health San Antonio, University Health and COMMUNITY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES.
Laredo Medical Center
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:
Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.
There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.
There are three main types of ADHD:
When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.
Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.
ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.
Dr. Joseph Benjamin Cantey IV, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal American Board of Pediatrics/Infectious Disease and has a state license in Arizona.
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2009)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal American Board of Pediatrics/Infectious Disease
Licensed In: Arizona
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Dr. Joseph Benjamin Cantey IV, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Humana HMO, Galaxy Health Network, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Coventry HMO, WellCare Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Medicare Advantage, Coventry PPO, Coventry Workers' Compensation, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Humana PPO, Superior Health Plan, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), OptumHealth - Transplant ONLY, Zelis - Commercial, Group and Pension Administrators - GPA, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Curative - Commercial, Administrative Concepts - Commercial, Scott & White Health Plan - HMO, Ancira Enterprises, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Refugee Medical Assistance, Entrust - TPA, Aetna - Transplant ONLY, Tokio Marine - Transplant, 6 Degrees - Transplant, SANA Benefits - Commercial, Aetna - Commercial/Exchange (IFP), Aetna - MC Advantage, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial PPO, Medicare (Traditional) - Medicare, Scott & White Health Plan - PPO, HMA LLC - Commercial, EBSO - TPA, University of Incarnate Word (Gilsbar) - Direct Employer, Independent Medical Systems (IMS) - PPO, Universal Benefits Consortium - Brokerage Firm (School Districts), Gilsbar - Commercial, Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, 90 Degree Benefits - Commercial, Allied Benefit Systems, Imagine 360 - Commercial, Interlink - Transplant, Point Comfort Underwriters (PCU) - Unaccompanied Children, Velocity National Provider Network - Wrap Network, Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Imperial Health - Commercial/Exchange, WebTPA - Commercial, Insurance Accepted, Aetna - Smart Care EPO, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Provider Network of America (PNOA) - Commercial, Century Healthcare - Commercial, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Benefit Administrative Systems and LifeTrac - Transplant.
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Dr. Joseph Benjamin Cantey IV, MD has received 53 research payments totaling $94,786.
Dr. Joseph Cantey's areas of specialization are pediatric infectious disease, neonatology, and general pediatrics; he sees patients in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Cantey's areas of expertise include the following: sinusitis (sinus inflammation), gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy), and premature babies. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Laredo Medical Center, UT Health San Antonio, and the University Health. He studied medicine at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Cantey's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. He usually honors Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. His practice in SAN ANTONIO, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Health San Antonio.
