E-cigarettes and Vaping: An emerging problem in Adolescents!
Vaping refers to using an e-cigarette or other device that typically contains nicotine (though not always), flavorings, and other chemicals....
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Otitis media with effusion (OME) in Children or Glue Ear!
Serous otitis media or otitis media with effusion (OME), also commonly known as “glue ear,” is the presence of fluid...
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Persistent Cough in Children: Can be a symptom of Asthma?
Cough in most children resolves in a period of approximately 2 to 3 weeks. In some children, cough persists beyond...
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MEPOLIZUMAB: A new medicine for SEVERE ASTHMA in children
Most children with asthma respond to inhaled corticosteroids and other controller medicines. Still some children do not get optimal control...
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Lung Biopsy in Children: An important tool for diagnosis of complex lung problems!!
A lung biopsy is a diagnostic procedure where we take a small piece of the lung tissue for a detailed...
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Severe Asthma in Children: How to manage?
Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory problem seen in children, adolescents and adults world over. Most children with asthma...
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Common Side Effects of Anti-Tuberculosis (TB) Medicines
Tuberculosis (TB) is an endemic infection in India caused by a bacteria known as Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. India still has approximately...
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Subglottic Stenosis in Children!
Subglottis is the part of the voice box from just beneath the vocal cords down to the top of the...
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis: An important cause of bleeding into lungs!!
Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare disease seen in children and adults. In patients with idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH)...
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Empyema or Pus in the Pleural Space in Children!!
The pleural space is a cavity that is present between the lungs and the chest wall. When pockets of pus...
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Circadian Rhythm Disorders or Sleep-Wake Cycle Disorders: An important cause of irregular sleep pattern in children!
All humans have a sleep-wake cycle which nearly remains the same with minor variations and repeats roughly every 24 hours....
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CPAP for Sleep Apnea in Children
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is one of the many treatment options for children with OSA or obstructive sleep...
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