Nasal spray is commonly prescribed in children or adults with nasal allergy (also called as allergic rhinitis). Nasal spray is considered to be the best way to deliver medicine in the nose. Correct use of nasal spray ensures proper delivery…

Most common types of inhalers used for treatment of asthma in children and adolescents are metered dose inhalers (MDI) and dry powder inhalers (DPI). What is a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)? In a metered dose inhaler (MDI) the medicine is…

Our lungs have many small airways called as bronchi. Bronchi in the lungs branch into tiny airways that look like tree branches. Many respiratory conditions in children affect the bronchi like asthma. In this article we shall discuss what happens…

Asthma in children and young adults is associated with various accompanying diseases also called as co-morbid conditions. The most frequently associated diseases with asthma are nasal allergy or allergic rhinitis, eye allergy or allergic conjunctivitis, overweight or obesity and obstructive…

Asthma is a very common respiratory problem in children, adolescents and adults. Asthma in many people leads to daily symptoms of cough, wheezing and breathlessness. Cough and breathlessness can limit exercise capacity. Children with Asthma can also have night time…

Cystic fibrosis or CF is a genetic condition that is caused by mutations in the gene that produces the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. In children with cystic fibrosis (CF), mutations in the CFTR gene disrupt the normal…

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder which is caused by mutations in the SMN gene located on chromosome 5 (5q11.2–q13.3). In children with Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) the neurons in the anterior horn cells of the…

The Mantoux test, also called the tuberculin skin test (TST) is commonly used for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) in children. The Mantoux test or a tuberculin skin test (TST) is one of the methods of determining whether a person…

Breathing tests also called as Lung function tests or Pulmonary function tests are important investigations for children with regular cough, chest congestion or wheezing and asthma. Lung function tests are also required in children with other lung problems like bronchiectasis,…

Allergies are on the rise in India: Do you know why? Western countries are facing an allergy epidemic including allergic nose, asthma and food allergies in the last two to three decades. Estimates suggest that one in four children have…

Wheezing episodes are common in children especially in the first few years of life. Almost 30% of children get at least one wheezing episode before 3 years of age. Some children get frequent and troublesome wheezing episodes. Some of these…

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…

Food allergy is an immune reaction that occurs when a child’s body reacts to the proteins in a particular food. Food allergy is a common allergy which is now increasingly seen in India. Food allergy is most commonly seen in…