Frequently Asked Questions

A pediatric pulmonologist is an experienced and qualified doctor who has expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing from newborn to 18 years old for breathing and lung diseases.

Bronchitis is the most common lung disease seen in children. It is a viral infection, in which the large breathing tubes that open into the lungs get swollen and red. This causes breathing issues and irritation in these tubes called bronchial tubes because of too much mucus created by the linings.

The endocrine disorders that affect children are different from those seen in adults. The management of these disorders requires a depth of knowledge and expertise which is often beyond that can be attained by general practitioners in this specialty.  Paediatric endocrinologists are specifically trained to have a better understanding of these disorders and their impact on different stages of growth and development of your child. They are also trained specifically to handle children and address the concerns of the families, making a timely diagnosis and initiation of treatment when indicated, and specific monitoring of certain disorders. The Paediatric endocrinology history is often detailed, in depth and followed by a thorough and complete examination of your child in order to put together a comprehensive assessment and best possible plan for your child.

The endocrine system consists of various glands that secrete hormones. Hormones are chemical signals which are poured by the glands into the blood and carried by it to different target organs where they perform regulatory functions of growth, puberty, metabolism of blood glucose, calcium and many more. Paediatric endocrinology is a subspecialty of paediatrics that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the endocrine system in children such as diabetes, disorders of  growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal glands, bone and calcium etc.

You can always reach out to the billing desk situated on the first floor for any query regarding hospital bills.

You may need home care doctors, nurses, aide services,in-home respiratory therapy, physical therapy, etc., while you recover. We have a dedicated team. We have a dedicated team for this called aster at home please feel free to request this information during your discharge.

Please leave all your valuable items at home itself.

Room assignments are based on the medical necessity of patients. Your medical needs or those of another patient may require your transfer to a different unit/room during your stay. But we do consider if the patient has a specific request for a private room.

The coverage under insurance varies based on the insurance company and the plan opted for by the patient. It is always better to check the inclusion and exclusion with the insurance company itself. In case any assistance is needed insurance desk in the hospital will be available to help.

All your past Medical records- (prescription, Labs, X-rays and other Radiology reports). Health benefits cards (Insurance cards).