Medical articles of Breathing problems

If children experience breathing difficulties while they sleep, they can suffer from a wide range of symptoms, as explained by consultant paediatric ENT surgeon Mr Christopher Pepper in his latest art...

When children have sleep apnoea, a good night's sleep is easier said than done. This condition can significantly affect both the child's and their family's/carers' quality of life, and leading consult...

A persistent dry cough as well as breathing difficulties and wheezing can be a signs of allergic asthma in children. In this informative article, hgihly esteemed consultant paediatric allergist Dr Hel...

Trauma is the most common cause of death for individuals aged below 45 years and is the third most common cause of death regardless of age after heart diseases and cancer. There are three different ki...

Usually, croup can resolve itself on its own. However, sometimes the condition can cause breathing difficulties, a high-grade fever or difficulties in swallowing. We spoke to Dr Pramod Nair, for th...

We are all aware of the symptoms of COVID-19: cough, headache, fever, and sometimes, respiratory problems. But what we may not know much of is what people go through during and after the recovery peri...

Dr Chinedu Nwokoro, a consultant respiratory and general paediatrician, has put together this useful guide for parents to understand the various types of allergic reactions your child might experience...

Professor Martin Anthony Birchall, renowned otolaryngologist, tells us more about subglottic tracheal stenosis, a very rare condition that can prevent airflow to the lungs, making it hard to breathe.

Food allergies in children are becoming increasingly common, with the number rising as time goes by. Food allergies are now becoming more widespread, affecting an estimated 5-6% of young children. Dr ...

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) is an inherited heart muscle problem. Relatively rare, it affects up to 1 in 10,000 of the population. Generally ARVC affects the right ventricle...