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Pediatric Allergy/Asthma Specialist

Pediatric allergy and asthma specialists diagnose and treat allergic conditions and asthma in infants, children, and adolescents. They manage food allergies, eczema, allergic rhinitis, drug allergies, and childhood asthma using age-appropriate testing and treatment protocols.

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QWhat is causing eczema flare-ups in my 5-month-old baby?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. This is atopic dermatitis. It has many causes. The most common is due to allergies to various dietary proteins or external stimuli. We need to elicit the history pro…

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Answered by Dr. Babu Lal Meena · Medical Gastroenterology
QAre Asthalin inhalers safe for my 12 y/o with asthma?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand that you are worried about your daughter's health in light of her asthma diagnosis. During acute episodes of asthma, I highly recommend using an Asthalin inhaler. This medication…

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Answered by Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh · Pediatrics
QWhat could cause breathlessness and fatigue in me at 19?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your detailed query. Chronic breathlessness and fatigue lasting over a year suggest a persistent respiratory or cardiac condition. Since you are currently undergoing spirometr…

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Answered by Dr. Fizza Noor · Pediatric Allergy/Asthma Specialist
QHow to improve the digestive health of a child?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Promoting healthy digestion in children is crucial for their overall well-being and development. Here is how nutrition plays a role in supporting digestive health in…

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Answered by Dr. Albana Greca · General Practitioner
QWhat causes hypothalamic obesity in a six-year-old child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that regulates body weight, hunger, thirst, temperature, and hormones. When there is an injury or damage to this area, o…

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Answered by Dr. Sugandh Garg · Internal Medicine

Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Allergy/Asthma Specialist

A pediatric allergist treats childhood asthma, food allergies, eczema, allergic rhinitis, insect sting allergies, drug allergies, recurrent wheezing, chronic cough, and immune deficiency disorders in children from infancy through adolescence.

Take your child to a pediatric allergist if they have recurrent wheezing or coughing episodes, skin rashes after eating certain foods, chronic nasal congestion, eczema that does not respond to treatment, or if they have had a severe allergic reaction.

Asthma in children is diagnosed through a combination of symptom history, physical examination, lung function tests such as spirometry for children old enough to perform them, and sometimes allergy testing to identify triggers.

Yes, skin prick tests and blood tests for allergies are safe for children of all ages, including infants. Skin testing involves tiny needle scratches with minimal discomfort and provides results within 15 to 20 minutes.

Many children outgrow milk, egg, and soy allergies by school age. Peanut and tree nut allergies are more likely to persist. Childhood asthma may improve or resolve in some children during adolescence, though it can recur later in life.