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Dr. Michael Odom, MD is a neonatologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in neonatology. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dr. Michael Odom, 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.
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. Michael Odom, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1986)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Michael Odom, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Michael Odom, 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. Michael Odom, MD has received 21 research payments totaling $22,245.
Dr. Michael Odom is a specialist in neonatology. His areas of expertise include sinusitis (sinus inflammation), premature babies, and high risk pregnancy. Dr. Odom is professionally affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. He accepts several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Aetna EPO, and Blue California. Dr. Odom welcomes new patients at his office inSan Antonio, TX as reported by UT Health San Antonio. After completing medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he performed his residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has received the following distinction: Texas Super Doctors. He is conversant in Spanish.
