This post outlines stable asthma management in two groups: children aged 6–11 years and those ≤5 years. Management of acute exacerbations will be covered in a separate post to ensure clarity and focus. Children aged 6 – 11 years Approach to asthma in this age group is very similar to that of adolescent and adults, with the main…
Epidemiology Age group: Affects infants and children <2 years, most commonly in the 1st year of life, peaking between 3 – 6 months.Common causative agent: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Other possible viral agents: Adenovirus, Influenza virus, Parainfluenza virus, Metapneumovirus Clinical presentation a) Coryzal prodrome (1 – 3 days) – rhinorrhea, mild cough b) Followed by…
Constipation in children commonly presents with infrequent, hard stools and may be associated with withholding behavior or painful defecation. A structured approach includes excluding red flags, education, behavioral strategies and appropriate use of pharmacological therapy to achieve regular, normal bowel habits.