Asthma is a very common condition seen in children today, especially in cities. An asthma attack can be frightening for both the child and the parents. But these asthma attacks can be prevented with proper care. Understanding Asthma Asthma is a chronic condition that causes inflammation and narrowing of the airways, making it hard to […]

Tips to Prevent Foreign Body Aspiration in Children Foreign body aspiration is a preventable condition with proper precautions and awareness. Here are some practical tips for parents and caregivers to minimize the risk: 1. Supervise Mealtime Closely Always monitor young children while they are eating. Ensure children sit upright during meals rather than walking, running, […]

What Are Enlarged Adenoids? Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options When it comes to breathing difficulties or noisy breathing in children, enlarged adenoids are often an overlooked cause. These small glands located at the back of the nasal passage play a role in the immune system, especially during childhood. However, when adenoids remain enlarged for […]

Hives: What is Urticaria? Hives are an allergic rash that can appear on the skin. These usually appear suddenly, are raised, red, itchy bumps that can vary in size. Hives are usually accompanied with reddish hue on the skin called wheals. Hives can affect children of all age groups and usually disappear on their own […]

Lung function testing comprise of a group of tests that are performed using different breathing maneuvers and various different lung parameters are measured by special machines. These are specialised tests that give an estimate of lung capacity, status of the breathing airways and respiratory muscle strength. Lung function tests that are used for diagnosis and […]

Asthma is a serious respiratory problem that nearly affects 3.4% of the world population. As per the Global Burden of Disease Study in 2019, 216 million people in the world suffer from asthma. The burden of asthma is not only on an individual but also on the community. It poses a huge physical, mental burden on […]