Comprehensive Respiratory and Sleep Care for Children
The Department of Pediatric Pulmonology at Ankura Hospitals is dedicated to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of respiratory and sleep-related disorders in children. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care that helps every child breathe easier and sleep better, from infancy through adolescence.
Department Highlights
- Highly Experienced Specialists: A team of veteran pediatric pulmonologists specializing in complex airway and lung conditions.
- Advanced Diagnostics: Fully equipped with cutting-edge facilities, including Pediatric Bronchoscopy and Lung Function Testing (PFT).
- Multidisciplinary Approach: Seamless collaboration between respiratory experts, surgeons, and intensivists for holistic patient management.
- 24/7 Critical Support: Round-the-clock emergency, NICU, and PICU backup for acute respiratory crises.
Expert Services & Specialized Clinics
We offer targeted clinical services to address both common and rare respiratory ailments:
1. Pediatric Asthma & Allergy Clinic
Dedicated management for childhood asthma, helping families control triggers and optimize long-term lung health through personalized action plans.
2. Sleep Disorder Clinic
Evaluation of snoring, mouth breathing, and obstructive sleep apnea in children using specialized Sleep Studies (Polysomnography).
3. Chest Physiotherapy
In-house respiratory therapists provide specialized chest physiotherapy to help clear secretions and improve lung mechanics in children with chronic lung diseases.
Conditions We Treat
Our experts manage a broad spectrum of pediatric respiratory challenges, including:
- Infections: Frequent colds, coughs, pneumonia complications (pleural effusion/empyema), and childhood tuberculosis.
- Chronic Conditions: Childhood asthma, chronic cough, and immunodeficiency-related lung disorders.
- Sleep & Airway Issues: Snoring, mouth breathing, and sleep apnea.
- Congenital Anomalies: Congenital lung disorders (CPAM, sequestration) and Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
- Emergencies: Foreign body aspiration and acute respiratory distress.
Advanced Procedures & Technology
Ankura Hospitals utilizes the latest medical technology to perform precise diagnostic and life-saving interventions:
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Interventions
- Lung Function Testing (Spirometry): Accurate assessment of lung capacity and airway obstruction.
- Flexible Laryngoscopy & Bronchoscopy: Diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation of the upper and lower airways.
- Rigid Bronchoscopy: Vital for the safe removal of inhaled foreign bodies in children.
- Sleep Studies: Comprehensive monitoring to diagnose pediatric sleep disturbances.
Surgical & Advanced Procedures
- VATS (Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery): Minimally invasive surgery for lung and pleural conditions.
- Airway Surgeries: Adenoidectomy, Tonsillectomy, and complex pediatric airway reconstructions.
- Congenital Repairs: Surgical management of CPAM, pulmonary sequestration, and airway defects.
Why Choose Ankura for Pediatric Pulmonology?
- Pediatric-First Environment: Our facilities are designed specifically to keep children calm and comfortable during tests and procedures.
- Advanced Imaging: On-site Ultrasound and CT Scan (Chest) for rapid and accurate diagnosis.
- Integrated Care Ecosystem: Partnering with ENT, Pediatric Surgery, Immunology, and Infectious Disease departments to provide 360-degree care.
- NABH Accredited Excellence: Adhering to the highest national standards for patient safety and healthcare quality.
Patient & Parent Support
We believe that informed parents are the best partners in a child's recovery:
- Education Programs: Awareness initiatives on asthma management and respiratory hygiene.
- Counseling: Support for families managing chronic conditions and sleep disorders.
- Fitness Clearances: Coordination with schools for sports clearances for children with asthma or respiratory limitations.
Healthy Future for Your Child: Best Pediatric Allergy Immunology & Pulmonology Care
Nothing is more crucial to your child’s health than еnsuring they have access to spеcialist care. Allеrgiеs, immunological disordеrs, and respiratory problems may impact children’s gеnеrаl dеvеlopmеnt and wеll bеing, making thеm morе suscеptiblе to health issues. Pеdiatric allеrgy, immunology, and pulmonology specialists provide thе expertise nееdеd to accurately identify and treat thеsе ailments. Having proper medical support as a parent is еssеntial to your child’s long-term health and wеll bеing.
Understanding Pediatric Allergy and Immunology: Keeping Your Child Safe from Allergies
Parents frequently worry about allergies in their children, which can be caused by environmental triggers like dust, pollen, pet dander, and food sensitivities. Pediatric pulmonology allergy specialists specialize in diagnosing and treating allergic reactions in children, ranging from minor symptoms like hives and sneezing to more serious reactions like asthma attacks or anaphylaxis. A pediatric allergist can create customized treatment regimens using skin or blood testing to determine your child’s sensitivities. These could include vaccinations against allergies, drugs, or methods of avoiding allergens. Early intervention is crucial to prevent chronic difficulties, help children manage their allergies, and enhance their overall quality of life. Additionally, pediatric immunologists specialize in treating children with immune system problems. Your child’s immune system might not work correctly if they become sick often or have problems preventing illnesses. Immunologists can assist in identifying and treating diseases like primary immunodeficiency, promoting and bolstering your child’s immune system.
Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy: Addressing Respiratory Health in Children
Children’s respiratory systems are more sensitive and are readily impacted by environmental variables, illnesses, and allergens. This highlights the essential role of pediatric pulmonology. Pediatric pulmonologists specialize in treating lung and respiratory disorders in children, such as sleep apnea, asthma, pneumonia, and chronic coughs. Pediatric pulmonologists collaborate closely with allergists to develop complete treatment strategies that address respiratory health and allergic reactions in children with severe allergies that impair breathing. One of the most prevalent illnesses that pediatric pulmonologists treat is asthma, frequently brought on by allergens such as dust mites or seasonal pollen. With the correct care, which includes medications like inhalers and lifestyle modifications, children diagnosed with asthma can live healthy, active lives free from frequent flare-ups.
Childhood Development Center: Supporting Growth and Milestone
We at Ankura Hospitals do more than providing medical care. Our Childhood Development Center is committed to assisting kids in reaching their developmental goals and thriving. Children with developmental delays require early detection and intervention, and our team of pediatric specialists, which includes psychologists, therapists, and neurologists, collaborate to build individualized treatment plans. We offer thorough developmental assessments, and assistance to kids who struggle with speech, motor skills, or cognitive development. Our pediatric neurologists are also on hand to handle illnesses such as epilepsy, ADHD, and other neurological problems. Our goal is to assist children in overcoming challenges and realizing their full potential by concentrating on the whole kid.
Ankura Hospitals: Your Partnеr in Pеdiatric Hеalthcarе
Ankura Hospital for Women and Children is dedicated to promoting children’s growth and wеll bеing, whеthеr through skillеd carе for allеrgiеs, immunological problеms or rеspiratory conditions. Our comprehensive team of pediatric specialists, state-of-the-art diagnostic technologies, and compassionate treatment make us your reliable partner in your child’s hеalthcarе journey. At Ankura Hospitals, we don’t just treat ailments, we provide holistic care for your child. Our goal is to help them lead a better and happier life. We support your child at every stage of their development, from pediatric allergy and immunology to pediatric pulmonology allergy, neurology, and childhood development. Let us help your child play freely, breathe more easily, and realize their full potential.
Myths vs. Facts
Allergies are never serious.
Myth: Allergies are never serious.
Fact: Severe allergies can cause life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis.
Children outgrow all allergies.
Myth: Children outgrow all allergies.
Fact: Some improve with age, but many persist or change.
Only food causes allergies.
Myth: Only food causes allergies.
Fact: Dust, pollen, pets, and insect bites also cause allergic reactions.
Antihistamines cure allergies permanently.
Myth: Antihistamines cure allergies permanently.
Fact: Medicines control symptoms but don’t eliminate allergies.
Allergy testing is painful.
Myth: Allergy testing is painful.
Fact: Allergy testing is painful.
Asthma disappears with age.
Myth: Asthma disappears with age.
Fact: Symptoms may improve but asthma needs long-term management.
Inhalers are addictive.
Myth: Inhalers are addictive.
Fact: Inhalers are safe, non-addictive, and lifesaving.
Chronic cough is just a habit.
Myth: Chronic cough is just a habit.
Fact: Persistent cough may signal asthma, allergy, or lung disease.
Cold weather always triggers asthma.
Myth: Cold weather always triggers asthma.
Fact: Triggers vary — dust, smoke, exercise, and infections can worsen asthma.
Antibiotics cure every chest infection.
Myth: Antibiotics cure every chest infection.
Fact: Many respiratory infections are viral; antibiotics don’t work for them.
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