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When children have asthma, their lungs and airways react to triggers and become inflamed. This leads to coughing, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Things such as dust, smoke, viruses, pollen, exercise or stress can trigger asthma. Inhalers, nebulizers and oral medications can help ease symptoms.
We will create a personalized asthma action plan, provide asthma education and training for patient and families. We can test for various environmental and food allergies, perform all kinds of lung function tests and help treat your child in the most personalized way. Our goal of treating children with asthma is for your child to be able to play sports and do his activities without affecting his breathing. The clinic has an asthma nurse, respiratory therapist, chest physiotherapist and with all these team members patient care is delivered in the most optimal and evidence based manner.
This is a common condition in children, in which the airways become inflamed, making it difficult for the child to breathe and causing them to cough. Acute bronchitis develops quickly and causes severe symptoms. It is usually caused by a virus and lasts no longer than a couple of weeks. Chronic bronchitis is much rarer in children. Its symptoms are milder, but it lasts much longer. Chronic bronchitis is often caused by smoke. We can diagnose and treat the symptoms in the best manner according to the etiology.
A genetic multisystem disease , cystic fibrosis leads to the production of a thick mucus, which clogs the airways. The mucus can trap bacteria in the lungs leading to frequent lung infections and breathing problems. Chest physiotherapy is given daily at home, to break up the mucus and inhaled medications are taken to prevent acute exacerbations. Newer genetic modifiers and therapies have improved the prognosis significantly. Our multidisciplinary team can help provide optimal care and support the family in the journey.
Pneumonia in children is usually caused by an infection – either viral or bacterial – and can make them very unwell. It usually begins as a cold or cough, but can develop into a high temperature, difficulty breathing, chest pain and vomiting. Very young children and older adults are most vulnerable to complications. In severe cases, the child may need supplementary oxygen and hospitalization . We can diagnose and treat your child with the optimal management.
Sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea in children is a pattern of pauses in breathing during sleep when the child’s airway collapses. The child’s oxygen levels decrease, and they wake up to start breathing normally again. Central sleep apnea happens when the child’s brain doesn’t tell their body to breathe. We can diagnose this condition with a sleep study and help treat according to the diagnosis. For obstructive sleep apnea we can provided home machines to children that help them to breathe normally when they sleep.
If you are concerned about your child’s respiratory health or if you notice anything unusual about their breathing, contact our pediatric pulmonologists in Dubai for advice and support.
