An asthma action plan (or management plan) is a written document that every parent of a child/adolescent with asthma should have with them. Asthma action plan is customized for every child with asthma. The aim of an asthma action plan…

Anaphylaxis called as “An-a-fi-LAK-sis” is a serious life-threatening allergic reaction. The most common cause of anaphylaxis in children is allergy reaction to foods, insect stings, medications and latex. Anaphylaxis can cause a series of symptoms, including a skin rashes, low…

Regular bathing is important for children with atopic dermatitis or eczema. Regular bathing removes dirt, irritants and allergens. Set up a good skin care routine for your baby that includes daily bathing and moisturizing. This helps in managing atopic dermatitis…

Wet wraps therapy is used to treat moderate to severe atopic dermatitis or eczema. Wet wraps are extremely helpful in reducing and healing the atopic dermatitis or eczema skin in a very short time. How does wet wraps work for…

Sleep apnea is a common condition in children which is poorly recognized and un-diagnosed. Untreated sleep apnea can have significant ill effects on child’s health. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition where partial or complete stoppage of…

Asthma is highly under-diagnosed in all age groups and more so in children. It is a common perception by parents that if a child is not breathless then it cannot be asthma. What are the symptoms of Asthma in children?…

Allergen immunotherapy, also known as desensitization, is a medical treatment for allergies such as nasal allergy, asthma, food allergies and insect bites with severe reactions. Immunotherapy involves administering gradually increasing doses of the allergen (substance to which the child is…

Snoring is a noise that is produced while the child is sleeping. Most children who snore do not have any serious underlying problem but few children with regular snoring can have sleep apnea. Why do children snore? Snoring happens when…

Night walking or somnambulism, also called as Parasomnias are night-time events seen in young children which can be disturbing and frightening to parents. Other parasomnias are confusional arousals and sleep terrors. What is night walking or somnambulism? Night walking or…

Dust mites are very tiny bugs that are found in all households. They are few microns in size and cannot be seen with the naked eye. They thrive in environments with a relative humidity of 70-80% and temperature of 20-25°C.…

Allergy can affect the many body systems. The most commonly affected are breathing system (nose, sinuses, lungs), skin, eyes and digestive system (stomach and intestines). In many children multiple form of allergies are seen together. Nasal Allergy Allergy in the…

Tuberculosis or TB is an infection caused by a bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis can involve any part of the body. How does it spread? The bacteria spreads through air when a patient with TB in the lungs coughs.…

It is a very common "MYTH" that inhalers are addictive and habit forming. This myth has been prevailing in India for long time and hence most parents avoid the use of regular inhalers inspite of the child not keeping well.…

Angioedema is an area of swelling of the lower layer of skin (dermis) and tissue just under the skin (subcutaneous tissue) or mucous membranes. What happens during an acute episode of Angioedema? During an acute episode of angioedema the lips,…

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in human beings. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus, which was first detected in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. How does Novel…

Allergic problems are on the rise and one out of three children are suffering from some form of allergy. What are the common allergy related problems in children? Atopic dermatitis or eczema is the earliest form of allergy seen in…