Sleep Apnea is twice as common in Obese children!!
The incidence of obesity has been increasing world-over, with the same trend seen in developing countries like India. More children...
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Wet Cough in Children: When do you need to worry!!
A wet cough is a moist cough indicating a cough from the chest. It indicates that the child has phlegm...
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Habit cough in children
Habit cough or psychogenic cough is a persistent cough that does not have an underlying medical illness. Habit cough is...
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Is your child EXCESSIVELY SLEEPY during the day?
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a common problem seen amongst children, teenagers and young adults. Excessive daytime sleepiness is usually underreported...
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Sleep Deprivation in Children: Are you aware of the consequences!!
Sleep is extremely important for all human beings including children. It is as important as food and water. Children should...
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Repeated pneumonias in children can be a sign of underlying immunodeficiency!
Primary immune deficiencies (PID) are rare disorders where our immune system is weak and its ability to fight with infections...
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Bleach Baths for children with Atopic dermatitis or eczema!
Children with atopic dermatitis or eczema are prone to having recurrent skin infections. Dilute bleach baths may have a useful...
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Nasal endoscopy in children: A useful tool in the diagnosis of many respiratory and allergic problems in children!
Nasal endoscopy is a simple OPD procedure in the office of an allergist/pulmonologist or an ENT surgeon. Endoscopy provides a...
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Myths about inhalers you should know!!
Although all international guidelines suggest using inhalers for treatment of asthma, inhalers use is fraught with many myths and misconceptions....
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Congenital lobar emphysema: diagnosis and treatment
Congenital lobar emphysema (also known as congenital lobar overinflation) is an anomaly or malformation of fetal lung development. During lung...
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Allergic Rhinitis or Nasal Allergy: What is it?
Allergic rhinitis or nasal allergy is the most common allergic problem seen throughout the globe. Approximately 30% of the population...
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Vocal Cord Palsy in Neonates and babies: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment!
Vocal cords are two muscular bands inside the voice box or larynx that help to make sounds like speaking, crying...
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