Paediatric consultation assesses symptoms and healthcare concerns affecting infants, children and adolescents. The doctor reviews medical history, growth, clinical findings and relevant investigations. Treatment is selected according to the child's age, diagnosis and overall health.
Respiratory diseases in children may affect the airways or lungs and cause cough, wheezing, fever or breathing difficulties. Assessment considers symptom severity, examination findings and medical history. Treatment depends on the cause and whether additional respiratory support is required.
Paediatric intensive care provides specialised monitoring and treatment for critically ill children. Care may involve respiratory support, circulatory monitoring and management of serious infections or other conditions. Treatment is coordinated by an appropriately trained multidisciplinary team.
Wheezing occurs when narrowed airways produce a whistling sound during breathing. In children, it may be associated with viral infections, asthma or other respiratory conditions. Evaluation helps identify the cause and guide suitable treatment.
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway condition that may cause recurrent wheezing, cough and breathing difficulty. Paediatric assessment considers symptom patterns, triggers and treatment response. Management may include inhaled medications, trigger reduction and an individualised action plan.
Pneumonia is an infection affecting the lungs that may cause fever, cough and rapid breathing. Children with severe symptoms may require hospital treatment. Management depends on clinical severity and the suspected cause of infection.
Bronchiolitis is a common viral lower respiratory infection in infants and young children. It can cause cough, wheezing and feeding difficulty. Management usually focuses on supportive care, with hospital monitoring when breathing or hydration becomes significantly affected.
Fever evaluation in children considers age, associated symptoms, hydration and general clinical appearance. Some illnesses require investigations or urgent medical treatment. Care is guided by the likely cause and the presence of warning signs.
Acute illness assessment evaluates children who develop new or rapidly progressing symptoms. The examination helps determine severity and the need for investigations, treatment or hospital care. Serious breathing difficulty, altered consciousness or dehydration requires urgent assessment.
Respiratory follow-up helps monitor children recovering from infections or managing recurring breathing symptoms. The doctor reviews clinical progress, medication use and any continuing problems. Further assessment is recommended according to symptoms and treatment response.