Preschool Syndrome: Why Toddlers Develop a Chronic Cough After Starting School or Daycare If your toddler has had an almost nonstop cough since starting school or daycare, you’re not alone. Many parents worry that something is “wrong” when their child seems to move from one cold to another, often with weeks of persistent coughing. This […]

NOISY BREATHING IN CHILDREN: WHAT CAN BE THE REASON? Hearing your child breathe loudly can be alarming. When you notice an unusual sound with their breath, it’s often a sign that there is some form of narrowing or partial blockage in their tiny airways. While some noisy breathing is harmless and resolves on its own, […]

Hemoptysis in Children Hemoptysis—the expectoration of blood from the lower respiratory tract—is an alarming symptom at any age.In children, it is relatively rare but can range from benign to life-threatening causes. What is Hemoptysis? Hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood originating from the lower respiratory tract (trachea, bronchi, or lungs).It may present as: Streaks of […]

Delhi’s air quality has become a global concern. The primary contributors to air pollution in the city include vehicle emissions, construction activities, burning of crop residue, and industrial emissions. During the winter months, the situation worsens, as the stubble burning in nearby states like Punjab and Haryana significantly contributes to a spike in air pollution […]

House dust mites are the most common cause of respiratory and skin-related allergies in children as well as adults, all across the globe. Though invisible to the naked eye, house dust mites can have a major impact on a child’s health and well-being. What are House Dust Mites? House dust mites are microscopic arachnids that […]

Biologicals are a relatively newer class of medications that specifically target and modulate the immune system pathways involved in allergic asthma and many other diseases related to the abnormal reaction of the immune system. There a variety of biologicals that can be used and are specific for a particular disease. For asthma, currently there are […]