Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

Paediatric respiratory refers to the branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and managing respiratory conditions in children. It deals with disorders and diseases affecting the respiratory system, including the lungs, airways, and breathing mechanisms in infants, children, and adolescents. They work closely with other healthcare professionals, such as paediatricians, paediatric surgeons, immunologists and other specialists, to provide comprehensive care for children with respiratory issues.

Some of the common respiratory conditions treated by paediatric respiratory specialists include:

Chronic cough

A persistent cough that lasts for more than four weeks and is not related to a specific illness.

Asthma

A chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing.

Respiratory infections

These include conditions such as bronchiolitis, pneumonia, croup, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Conditions that disrupt normal breathing during sleep, such as obstructive sleep apnea or central apnea, which is characterized by recurrent episodes of partial or complete obstruction of the upper airway during sleep.

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and other organs, leading to the production of thick, sticky mucus, which can obstruct the airways and cause recurrent respiratory infections.

Other Chronic lung diseases

These include conditions like primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants.

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