Medical Advice on "Paediatrics"

Is nebulizer a must for bronchiolitis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms that your child has been suggestive of bronchiolitis. In bronchiolitis, nebulization needs to be given for five to seven days; usually, the child recovers in seven days. Your child was discharged from the h...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

As the baby had breathing difficulty, feeding was stopped and oxygen support was started. Is that right?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your concern is whether oxygen was necessary. Whenever the baby is having wheezing and respiratory distress, giving Oxygen is necessary to avoid impending ventilation-perfusion mismatch. It is ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

My son is 22 months old and adenoid problem. Can he get surgery now or should we wait?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If your child is having respiratory distress during sleep or his cold and cough symptoms get increased as the child grows, then immediate surgery has to be done. Because adenoids continue to en...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel

Can pneumonia cause other severe illnesses in a child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you mentioned, pneumonia has been diagnosed. In addition, your child is taking antibiotics and other medications. So there is no need to be concerned. It will take time to resolve this. ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Radheshyam Gupta

My infant produces a lot of mucus when he coughs. Is this an emergency?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, it is not an emergency as long as the child is not breathless or has difficulty in feeding, or is cyanosed. Also, a detailed investigative workup with blood tests and an X-ray of the chest is advisable to get to...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

My 10 months old daughter has puffy eyes and elevated SGOT. Do we need to be worried?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early morning puffy eyes commonly indicate some problem relating to the urinary system. It can even be a urinary infection. Get a urine analysis done. She also requires renal function tests (blood test). It is bette...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Preeti Puranik

I give my baby formula milk, but I want to increase my breast milk supply. What should I do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggested you do the following to improve breast milk output. Take adequate rest. Lack of rest (sleep) affects milk output. Do hydrate adequately. Take a nutritious meal. Ensure the ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

Why does my 1.4-year-old son find it difficult to fall asleep and cry at night?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please have a check on the following: 1. Screen time (not more than two hours) at this age. 2. You should spend more time with the child and play with him for at least two to three hours a day. 3. Try to kee...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Faisal Abdul Karim Malim

Will plaster reduce swelling occurred due to vaccination in a 3-month-old baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Local swelling after vaccination is the known side effect. Just apply ice over it for 3 to 4 times a day. No need to rub or massage, just apply ice. No need for plaster. It is local swelling, n...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati

What is the treatment for pain and swelling at the injection site following DPT vaccination?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. 1. DPT (diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus)vaccine is known to cause local swelling and fever. 2. But if the pain is still there after three days of vaccination, there is a chance of cellulitis (lo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhaisara Baraturam Bhagrati