Food allergies are not uncommon even in Indian children, however they are not commonly diagnosed since the symptoms of food allergy are mostly non-specific. Most common food allergy is Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA). In this allergy the child has difficulty digesting the proteins present in bovine milk (cow’s milk or buffalo milk). As a […]

Allergic diseases are particularly rampant in urban cities and affect children as much as adults. It is important to keep the allergic symptoms, especially respiratory allergies, at bay to avoid repeated sickness and off days from school. Some of the common allergic symptoms in children are 1. Cough and fast breathing in asthma 2. Sneezing, […]

A newborn baby develops noisy breathing on day 3 of life, more prominent when the baby is awake, agitated, crying and almost inaudible when baby is asleep. When the baby is sleeping on his tummy, the noise miraculously goes away and then comes back as soon as he is on his back. This is a […]

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by a bacteria, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, that mainly affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body. Tuberculosis, or TB spreads by inhaling droplets produced by an infected person. It can affect adults as well as children although, children get the disease most commonly from an infected […]

Asthma is an allergic condition affecting the lungs. It is as common in children as it is in adults. Repeated coughing, night time cough, wheezing, fast breathing or breathing difficulty are some of the common symptoms of asthma. These symptoms can not only affect a child’s health but also quality of life as it interferes […]

Intranasal steroid sprays are used for children with repeated or persistent nasal blockage as a result of chronic nasal allergies or nasal swellings like nasal polyps. These sprays are different from the decongestant sprays that are available easily to relieve blocked nose. Intranasal steroids work by reducing swelling and mucus in the nasal passages thus […]