A sleep study is a test that records various parameters while you are asleep. A sleep study is very useful for proper diagnosis of various sleep disorders in children, adolescents and adults. Sleep study is performed at night in a…

All human beings sleep for 7-8 hours a day, which is almost one third of our lifespan. Sleep is important for human beings and it is believed that humans cannot survive if they do not sleep. Children including infants are…

Chest pain in children is not uncommon. It can be quite distressing for the child and for parents. The causes of chest pain in children are quite different from that seen in adults. Here we discuss the various causes of…

Asthma is the most common chronic disease seen in children, adolescents and young adults. It leads to many chronic symptoms such as cough, wheezing, breathlessness but also acute asthma attacks. Children with asthma if given appropriate care remain well with…

Pneumonia is an infection of the child’s lungs. Pneumonia usually clears up rapidly with usual antibiotics and would not occur again. Some children get repeated or frequent episodes of pneumonia. Here we discuss why some children get repeated pneumonia episodes…

Hemoptysis or Coughing up blood is a frightening condition for children and parents. Bleeding sometimes can be minor but occasionally can be massive needing emergency treatment. As children tend to swallow their phlegm our sputum hence hemoptysis might go unnoticed…

“All that wheezes is not asthma” is a famous quote made by Dr Chevalier Jackson an ENT surgeon in the Boston Medical Quarterly in 1865. This quote is also so true in today’s world and reminds us that there are…

An asthma attack (also called as asthma flare or asthma exacerbation) is a sudden worsening of child’s asthma symptoms. During an asthma attack or asthma flare, the airways (also called bronchi) become swollen and inflamed leading to production of extra…

Bronchiectasis is a disease of the airways inside the child's lungs. In bronchiectasis the airways get damaged which leads to airways becoming widened and flabby. In addition the damaged airways cannot clear out mucus or phlegm leading to its accumulation.…

Asthma is the most common respiratory disease seen world over. Asthma can present in many different ways. Children with asthma who have poor control over their symptoms get frequent symptoms at night (in addition to day time symptoms and on…

Tuberculosis (TB) is a common infection seen in mostly developing countries. Tuberculosis is quite common in India. Tuberculosis most commonly involves the lungs but sometimes it can travel to other organs including the brain. Which parts of the Brian can…

Urticaria or hives are common in children and adults. Urticaria is usually short lasting and occurs in association with viral infections. In some children urticaria occurs repeatedly or happens continuously for more than 4-6 weeks. This form of Urticaria is…

Allergies occur when our immune defence system overreacts to something in the environment. These substances are called “allergens”. This reaction of our body leads to various problems in our body. The common body parts involved in allergy are the skin,…

Lymph nodes are tiny glands which are normally found all over the body. These lymph nodes work to fight infection and keep the child healthy. Lymph nodes are part of the child’s immune system. Since lymph nodes are usually small…

How to keep your Asthma under control during winters? Asthma is a very common respiratory issue seen in children, adolescents and young adults. Asthma leads to swelling and mucus inside the child’s airways. Asthma also causes the muscles around the…

Asthma is the most common respiratory or chest problems seen in children throughout the world including developing countries like India. Children with asthma get troublesome symptoms in the form of cough, wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness. In addition many children…