Who is a Rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is a physician, who has received further training in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions. Apart from the common arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, Rheumatologists are involved in treating complicated multisystem diseases like Vasculitis / SLE etc.
What is Rheumatology?
Rheumatology represents a subspecialty in internal medicine and paediatrics, which is devoted to diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are a diverse group of diseases that commonly affect the joints, but can also affect the muscles, other tissues and internal organs. There are more than 200 different RMDs, affecting both children and adults.
Can my newborn baby be suffering from pulmonary disease?
A newborn baby may have Newborn respiratory distress syndrome if the lungs are not fully developed and are not providing enough oxygen, which may cause breathing difficulty. This condition has been usually observed in newborn babies.
Is asthma in children allergic?
Asthma is not allergic but children having allergies or having a family history of allergies are more susceptible to asthma. If a child having asthma also have allergies it can worsen the symptoms of asthma
Can respiratory diseases be allergic?
Yes, respiratory diseases can be allergic and affect breathing in children. If, the child is creating a wheezing sound while breathing or if there is rapid breathing or shortness of breath it might be a sign of allergic respiratory infection. A dry cough with clear mucus also indicates that it can be an allergy.
What common clinical tests would the doctor suggest if my child is suffering from pulmonary disease?
The doctor might suggest following tests for your child depending upon the symptoms
Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy
X-ray
Pulmonary function testing
Sweat chloride test
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Laryngoscopy
Skin prick test
What are the common pulmonary/ lung diseases in children?
Chronic cough
Wheezing
Pneumonia
Exercise limitation
Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
Lung diseases in infants include chronic lung diseases like bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
What are the signs that my child is suffering from pulmonary disease?
Difficulty in breathing
Shortness of breath
A cough that is persisting for long
Mucus or blood in cough
Pain and discomfort while breathing
If I visit the pediatric pulmonology center at Aster, I can get treatment for which pulmonology diseases for my child.
Our team manages, acute and long-term respiratory conditions through our evidence-based and latest treatments.
Our pulmonologists specialize in Bronchiectasis, Cystic fibrosis, Primary ciliary dyskinesias, Immunodeficiencies
We conduct dedicated bimonthly state-of-the-art multidisciplinary clinics gathering all specialties under one roof and providing support groups
What services does the pulmonology department of Aster Women and Children Hospital provide?
Aster Women and Children Hospital’s dedicated Centre for Pediatric Pulmonology is one of the best pulmonology departments which combines expertise with the latest technological developments to offer the best clinical and interventional services in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine.
The department is specialized with special emphasis on Asthma, respiratory clinic, and allergy testing in the pediatric population.
Our pediatric pulmonologists excel in interventional pulmonology treating complex advanced lung diseases, congenital lung malformations, Pediatric airway stenting, Foreign body removal, and pediatric and neonatal bronchoscopic procedures.
At our center, we follow international treatment protocols to ensure optimal evidence-based care at all times and offer best-in-class healthcare services for pediatric care.
