Do you provide second opinions for complex pediatric respiratory cases?

Yes, I offer second opinions for complex pediatric lung and sleep disorders, including difficult-to-treat asthma, rare lung diseases, and sleep-related breathing problems. A detailed evaluation, including reviewing prior reports and conducting necessary tests, can help in providing a comprehensive treatment approach.

How can I help manage my child's asthma or allergies at home?

Managing asthma and allergies involves avoiding triggers, using prescribed medications like inhalers or antihistamines, and following a structured treatment plan. Regular follow-ups and lung function monitoring also help in effective long-term management.

What diagnostic tests do you perform for pediatric lung and sleep disorders?

I perform lung function tests such as spirometry and forced oscillation technique, flexible bronchoscopy, sweat chloride tests, and sleep studies (polysomnography) to assess respiratory and sleep-related conditions in children.

When should I bring my child to see a pediatric pulmonologist?

If your child has persistent coughing, wheezing, frequent respiratory infections, breathing difficulties, snoring, or sleep disturbances, a consultation with a pediatric pulmonologist can help diagnose and manage the condition effectively.

What conditions do you specialize in treating?

I specialize in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine, treating conditions such as asthma, allergies, chronic cough, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea, and other respiratory disorders in children.

Dr Neha Mohan Rao

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