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…

Traditionally ear piercing has been performed in India by jewellers. The procedure can sometimes lead to problems like infection and pain. We at our facility are committed to providing your child the best ear piercing experience using the safest and…

Lung function testing is an important investigation for children with persistent cough, wheezing, asthma and other lung problems. In children older than 5-6 years of age spirometry can be performed. This requires the child to blow out forcefully into a…

Preventive inhalers are the mainstay of asthma management in children. Many children keep on having flare-ups or asthma episodes/attacks many times in a year. The usual treatment given is nebulization or oral syrups with bronchodilators i.e. medicines to open up…

What is urticaria in children? Urticaria, also commonly called as hives, is a condition in children where many red, itchy, bumpy and swollen areas appears on the skin. The size of the hives can be variable from very small to…

Atopic dermatitis is the most common form of eczema in children. It is chronic disease and can have remissions and relapses. Atopic dermatitis usually starts in infancy or early childhood. Children with family history of allergies are more likely to…

Pneumonia is an infection in the lungs and more common in children younger than 5 years of age but can be seen at any age. What are the causes of Pneumonia in children? Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria (Steptococcus…