Sleep apnea in children can lead to many complications: Be careful!!
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common problem in children, although it is highly unrecognised and under diagnosed. Almost 10%...
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QuantiFERON Test (QFT) for Tuberculosis!
QuantiFERON test (QFT) is a blood test which helps in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). QuantiFERON test (QFT) is an...
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Long term Night time Home Non Invasive Ventilation in children
Home non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is increasingly used world-wide for children and adults who have chronic respiratory illness with problems in...
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Problems associated with Treatment of MultiDrug Resistant (MDR) Tuberculosis in Children
Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) Tuberculosis is defined as TB caused by an isolate that shows resistance to at least isoniazid...
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Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Children: Early Diagnosis is the key!
Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis or commonly called MDR-TB is a condition where the TB bacteria is resistant to the most important tuberculosis...
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Sinusitis in Children
Bones of the face around the nose have hollow air spaces which are called sinuses. There are four sets of...
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Hypoallergenic Pets: Do they actually exist?
Hypoallergenic Pets: Do they actually exist? Pets can be lovely to have at home but sometimes can lead to allergies...
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How do we Treat Asthma in Children under 5 years of age
Asthma is the most common respiratory disease seen world over and impacts under five children as well. This article briefly...
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Have you been trained to administer epinephrine if your child develops severe allergy symptoms or anaphylaxis?
Severe allergy reactions (also called anaphylaxis) can occur with allergy to food, drugs, insect bites and latex. Anaphylaxis is rapid...
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Exercise induced Asthma: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Many children, adolescents and young adults develop symptoms of cough, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness during or after...
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Nasal Spray: Learn the correct technique!!
Nasal spray is commonly prescribed in children or adults with nasal allergy (also called as allergic rhinitis). Nasal spray is...
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What are the different types of Inhalers used for treatment of Asthma?
Most common types of inhalers used for treatment of asthma in children and adolescents are metered dose inhalers (MDI) and...
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