Animal Dander are tiny skin flakes shed from the skin of furry animals like cats and dogs. Dander is very small in size and not visible to the naked eye. It can be widely transported through the air. Dander can…

Many children suffer from year round or perennial allergy symptoms of asthma, allergic nose and eczema. These are usually caused by indoor allergens. The common indoor allergens are dust mite droppings, dog or cat dander, cockroach droppings and molds. In…

Inhalers are much better than oral medicines in many ways: Firstly, inhaled medicines directly reach the airways of the lungs where it required. Hence it leads to a better and a quicker relief in the symptoms. This helps in controlling…

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). Allergy in the nose is called as Allergic Rhinitis. The symptoms are sneezing, itching, running nose and…

Allergens and Triggers are substances which can cause the airways in children with asthma to become narrow and inflamed, leading to increased asthma symptoms. Avoiding triggers, if possible, can help to control asthma. These triggers can differ between children. Allergens can…

Relievers medicines are to be used in only when there are acute symptoms of cough, wheezing or difficulty in breathing. These medicines open up the airway muscles which tighten up during an asthma flare up. These are also called as bronchodilators in…

Children with Asthma can have acute symptoms such as increased cough, chest tightness, difficulty in breathing and problems with exercise. During such acute asthma symptoms the airway muscles tighten up also called medically as bronchospasm, swelling or inflammation inside the…

Initially we would take a detailed history and examine the child. This would be followed by review of all old records and chest xrays if any. Most children may not need any further investigations. In some children we would do…

Wheezing is a whistling sound heard from the chest of children. It is heard most clearly while your child breathes out or exhales, but in severe cases, it can be heard when he/she inhale. It's caused by narrowed airways with…

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. The clinical presentation of asthma in children is…