This site provides objective information for parents about Asthma/Allergy/Breathing problems and snoring in their children.
Welcome To My Page
Hello Parents,
I am Dr. Vishwanath Gowraiah, trained in Paediatric Pulmonology from the UK and Canada (Fellowship from University of British Columbia, Vancouver). I have also completed Accredited Sleep Technology Education Program from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (USA).
I have over 20 years of experience in looking after children with medical issues and have worked in some of the best hospitals in India, United Kingdom and Canada. I worked in the UK as a Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist before moving to UAE (United Arabic Emirates).
I am a regular speaker at various national, international conferences and pediatric pulmonology meetings. I have completed research projects on Pneumonia and Tuberculosis and published numerous papers in international medical peer reviewed journals. I have a great passion for teaching and training and have co-authored the book “Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care” on the online education platform.
I am a panel member of DOH (Department of Health) for Guideline development and have contributed to the development of DOH Paediatric Asthma guidelines 2018. I have organized the 1st edition of RESPICON Paediatric Pulmonology Conference in May 2018 as Chairman of the Paediatric Respiratory chapter in UAE for Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP). I am also a member on the advisory board for few international Paediatric conferences.
General Pulmonology Services:
Extensively trained across the various clinical settings in managing the children with pulmonology problems such as:
- Asthma (Wheezing)
- Chronic or persistent cough
- Pneumonia or chest infections
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
- Bronchiectasis
- Allergic rhinitis.
- Cystic Fibrosis
Allergy Services:
- Managing children with various allergies such as food and aero (inhaled) allergies
- Treating children with Eczema (dry skin)
- Training parents for EPIPEN use to save life and treat anaphylaxis / emergencies
- Skin prick and RAST testing for allergies
- Food challenge for food allergies
- Desensitisation (SLIT) or Immunotherapy to treat allergies.
Flexible Bronchoscopy Services:
A diagnostic procedure using an instrument called a Bronchoscope (Camera) to view and clear the airway passages (of the Throat, Larynx, Trachea, Vocal cords and lower airways):
- To look for the airway complications in children with tracheostomy tube (Long-Term Ventilation Units) who need repeated suctioning to clear the airway secretions
- To remove foreign bodies from the airway (in children with chocking)
- To clear the airways from the obstructed mucus/material in children with persistent chest x-ray changes.
- To look for deep seated chest infections in children with repeated chest infections/ pneumonia's.
Pediatric Sleep Services (Polysomnography):
A diagnostic overnight video observation of the child's sleep pattern monitoring the brain activity, heart rate, breathing pattern, oxygen level, ECG, snoring and leg movements:
- To identify the sleep problems in children with snoring, behavioral and learning issues and excessive day time sleepiness or tiredness.
- To identify the severity of obstructive sleep apnea.
- Assessing the children who are at high risk of obstructive sleep apnea: children with Down syndrome, repeated viral throat infections having tonsils and adenoid issues, asthma, allergic rhinitis, neurological and muscle problems.
- To help with titration (adjusting the ventilation pressure support) of respiratory support (BIPAP and CPAP) in children with long term ventilation requirement.
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