Pneumonia is a common lung infection in children. It is usually caused by viruses or bacteria. With appropriate treatment most children with pneumonia improve in 3-5 days and get well. In some children symptoms and X-ray changes of pneumonia seem…

Allergy to pets like dogs and cats is an important cause of allergies like nasal allergies, eye allergies and asthma. Since these allergens are inside our homes, these allergies are seen world over and throughout the year. What causes an…

Pneumonia in children: What are the common symptoms? Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. The small air sacs in lungs (also called as alveoli) are normally filled with air. In children with pneumonia the air sacs fill up with…

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder which mainly affects the lungs, pancreas and liver. Unfortunately, at present there is no cure for cystic fibrosis (CF), but regular care can help control symptoms, prevent or reduce complications, and improve the…