Maintain a clean environment, use air purifiers, keep pets out of bedrooms, and avoid known allergens.
Consultant Pediatrician | Allergy & Asthma Specialist at Vellore Speciality Centre (ENT, Paediatric, Allergy & Asthma Centre)
M.B.B.S., DCH, DPSM, FAAP, ICPP (Pediatric Pulmonology)
Dr. Nihala Tarannum is a highly experienced pediatrician with over 13 years of dedicated service in pediatric healthcare. She specializes in comprehensive care for children from newborns to teenagers, including those with respiratory and allergic conditions. Trained in Pediatric Pulmonology, she has advanced skills in managing asthma, sleep disorders, and respiratory issues in children. Her practice emphasizes a holistic approach, offering vaccinations, allergy testing, lung function assessments, and immunotherapy. Known for compassionate care and meticulous attention, Dr. Nihala is committed to improving her young patients’ health and quality of life with expertise and personalized treatment plans.
Pediatric Care:
Comprehensive pediatric consultations: Complete health assessments to address all medical needs of children and adolescents.
Vaccinations for newborns, children, and adults: Providing essential immunizations to prevent common and serious diseases across all age groups.
Growth & Development Monitoring: Regular tracking of physical and developmental milestones to ensure healthy growth.
Adolescent Health Care: Specialized care tailored to the unique health concerns of teenagers, including puberty and mental well-being.
Pediatric Sleep Clinic: Diagnosis and management of sleep disorders affecting children and adolescents to improve sleep quality.
Lactational & Nutritional Counseling: Guidance on breastfeeding and balanced nutrition for optimal growth and health.
Allergy & Asthma Care:
Allergy testing and management: Identifying allergies such as skin allergies, food allergies, airborne allergies (like pollen, mold), and insect allergies, and developing personalized treatment plans to effectively manage and reduce allergic reactions.
Evaluation and care for pediatric asthma: Accurate assessment and tailored treatment to control and manage asthma effectively.
Chronic respiratory issues management: Ongoing care for persistent respiratory conditions like COPD, Cystic fibrosis, Allergic rhinitis, Sleep apnea, Chronic cough
Skin Prick Test: A quick allergy screening method to pinpoint specific allergens causing reactions.
Lung function tests (Spirometry, PEFR, Forced Oscillometry): Diagnostic tools to assess lung capacity and airway function in respiratory conditions (measuring airflow, lung volume, and lung capacity)
Immunotherapy for allergic conditions: Long-term treatment to desensitize allergic responses and improve quality of life.
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Maintain a clean environment, use air purifiers, keep pets out of bedrooms, and avoid known allergens.
Through a combination of inhalers, avoiding triggers, and monitoring lung function with regular follow-ups.
Immunotherapy gradually desensitizes children to specific allergens, reducing symptoms and medication dependence. It’s recommended for certain persistent allergies.
Symptoms like recurrent sneezing, coughing, skin rashes, swelling, or digestive issues after exposure to certain foods or environments may indicate allergies.
Common allergies include food allergies (nuts, eggs, dairy), airborne allergies (pollen, dust mites), skin allergies (eczema, hives), and insect allergies.
Begin routine checkups shortly after birth and continue regularly as recommended, typically every 3-6 months during early childhood.