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…

Cough is a very common cause of doctor visits for children. It can be very distressing for the child and family. What are the usual causes of cough in children? Cough in children is seen usually with upper respiratory infections,…

Pets can be a major source of allergy in children. With increasing number of pets in household PET ALLERGY has been on the rise world over and even in India. Let’s understand how this happens. How does Pet Allergy happen?…

Many children suffer from year round or perennial allergy symptoms of asthma, allergic nose and atopic dermatitis or eczema. These are usually caused by indoor allergens. What are the usual indoor allergens? The common indoor allergens are dust mite, dog…