Cough and breathing problem in children: what to do for issues in little lungs
Parents may feel uneasy when hearing their young children cough or have breathing problems. There is a wide variety of causes for such issues, ranging from benign to far more serious. In this article, a leading consultant paediatrician explains why coughing and breathing problems are not all unexpected in children, and how to tell if their condition is serious.
By Dr Mark Rosenthal
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Functional and sociological respiratory in children
Revered consultant respiratory paediatrician Dr Mark Rosenthal explores functional and sociological respiratory in children, the role of hormones and lifestyle changes to manage the problems.
By Dr Mark Rosenthal
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Is it normal for one-year-olds and under to have a cough?
Coughing in children under the age of one can be a common symptom of various conditions. It’s often a natural reflex that helps clear the throat and airways, but it can also be an indication of an underlying issue. Also, a breathing issue or cough from birth is very unusual, and needs attention. Here to tell us more is leading consultant respiratory paediatrician Dr Mark Rosenthal.
By Dr Mark Rosenthal
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Paediatric respiratory medicine
Sleep disorders in children: Answering the questions keeping parents up at night
Paediatric sleep disorders can cause perplexing issues for parents, with symptoms like snoring, failure to settle and parasomnias. It's good to know that there's medical assistance and advice which can relieve these deeply stressful situations. Leading consultant paediatrician and pulmonologist Dr Mark Rosenthal is here to put various sleep disorders to bed in this informative article.
To worry or not to worry: Chronic, persistent cough in children
A cough is a muscle reflex to remove phlegm, mucus, and irritants out of the throat and airways. There are a variety of reasons for coughs, such as swallowing something incorrectly or an infection in the chest. Unusually, it is a sign of something serious, but knowing how to treat coughs and when to seek help is important. Professor Parviz Habibi, a leading consultant paediatrist specialising in respiratory disease, provides the must-know information about chronic coughs in children.
By Dr Chinedu Nwokoro
22.04.20
Paediatric respiratory medicine
What are the more complex causes of persistent cough in kids?
Children cough a lot, but when it occurs enough for you or your child's school to notice that it's different from the norm, it's time to think about why. Following on from his article on the common causes of persistent cough in kids, paediatric respiratory physician Dr Chinedu Nwokoro discusses the more complex causes.
By Dr Chinedu Nwokoro
15.04.20
Paediatric respiratory medicine
What causes a persistent cough in children?
Normally, a cough in your child isn't usually something to worry about, however, there are many different possible causes behind a chronic cough. One of our respiratory paediatricians Dr Chinedu Nwokoro has very kindly taken the time to explain what these just might be.
By Dr Atul Gupta
04.02.19
Paediatric respiratory medicine
How to manage a constantly coughing child
Chronic cough is very common in children and can affect their sleep, school attendance and play. Parents must be left somewhat concerned with repeat trips to their GP. Leading respiratory paediatrician Dr Atul Gupta gives his advice on managing the condition by looking at the possible causes.
By Dr Michael Markiewicz
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Paediatric respiratory medicine
How do I know if my child has asthma?
Asthma is an all-too common problem in adults and children alike. It can range from mild to serious, and this can be a particular worry for parents of young children who exhibit coughing, wheezing, or trouble breathing. Leading paediatrician Dr Michael Markiewicz explains how to diagnose asthma in children, what can trigger it, and more…
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