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Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD is a pediatric allergist and immunologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in pediatric allergy & immunology. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and University Health.
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.
Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Mayo Clinic. He is certified by the Board Affiliation/Certification: American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: Mayo Clinic (1980)
Board Certification: Board Affiliation/Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, WellCare Medicare Advantage, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, MultiPlan, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthSmart, Employers Health Network, First Health, Trustmark , WellPoint, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Curative - Commercial (All Products), Veterans Administration - Governmental, Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children), CHAMPVA - Governmental, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Entrust - Third Party Administrator, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, LifeTrac - Transplant Network, Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Interlink - Transplant Network, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), OptumHealth - Transplant Network, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, El Paso Health - CHIP, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange) and Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)).
According to our sources, Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 35 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,007
BioTherapeutics - Research & Development $1,980 |
BioTherapeutics - GAMMAGARD-KIOVIG $27 |
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$1,269
Gamunex-C $1,269 |
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$389
CUVITRU $251 |
VPRIV $122 |
FIRAZYR $16 |
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$367
Hizentra $337 |
Zemaira $30 |
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$321
Kanuma $117 |
Strensiq $69 |
SOLIRIS $18 |
$117 |
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$2,415
Aerospan $271 |
QVAR $212 |
EpiPen $209 |
RYLAZE $163 |
Enbrel $151 |
Other $1,409 |
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| $1,980 | |
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Dr. Anthony J. Infante, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $16,987.
Dr. Anthony Infante practices pediatric allergy & immunology. Dr. Infante's average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include hay fever (allergic rhinitis), asthma, and atopic dermatitis. He most likely takes Trustmark, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and HealthSmart, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Infante graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He trained at Mayo Clinic for residency. He has received the distinction of Texas Super Doctors. His professional affiliations include UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. Dr. Infante's practice in SAN ANTONIO, TX is open to new patients as reported by UT Health San Antonio.
