Dr. Manisha Meenesh Juvekar – Paediatric Pulmonologist and Sleep Specialist in Mumbai

Dr. Manisha Meenesh Juvekar is an experienced Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist associated with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai. With over 20 years of clinical experience reported by Fortis Healthcare, she specialises in diagnosing and managing respiratory diseases, sleep-related breathing disorders and allergic conditions affecting infants, children and adolescents.

Dr. Manisha Juvekar holds MBBS, Diploma in Child Health and DNB qualifications in Paediatrics. Her professional background includes advanced paediatric respiratory training at Sion Hospital, Mumbai, and Sheffield Children's Hospital in the United Kingdom. This training has contributed to her expertise in complex childhood lung diseases and specialised respiratory investigations.

Her principal clinical interests include childhood asthma, severe and difficult-to-control asthma, recurrent wheezing and chronic respiratory symptoms. Asthma management in children requires careful evaluation of symptoms, triggers, lung function and treatment response. Dr. Juvekar provides individualised respiratory care aimed at improving symptom control and reducing recurrent respiratory complications.

Dr. Juvekar also specialises in paediatric sleep medicine, particularly obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders. These conditions may cause snoring, disturbed sleep, daytime tiredness, behavioural concerns and difficulties with concentration. Appropriate assessment may include clinical examination, sleep investigations and coordinated treatment planning.

Her expertise in paediatric respiratory procedures includes bronchoscopy, which allows direct examination of the airways and collection of diagnostic samples when required. She also manages allergic airway diseases and provides allergy-related evaluation and immunotherapy for selected children. Her clinical practice includes cystic fibrosis, recurrent pneumonia, chronic cough, allergic rhinitis and bronchiectasis.

In addition to her association with Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Dr. Manisha Juvekar is associated with a paediatric respiratory practice in Chembur, Mumbai. Her approach to paediatric respiratory medicine focuses on accurate diagnosis, appropriate investigations and long-term management of childhood respiratory disorders. Families seeking a Paediatric Pulmonologist in Mumbai may consult her for childhood breathing problems, persistent cough, sleep apnoea, asthma and complex lung conditions.

Childhood Asthma Treatment

Childhood asthma is a chronic inflammatory airway condition that causes coughing, wheezing, breathlessness and chest tightness. Dr. Manisha Meenesh Juvekar specialises in evaluating and managing asthma in children. Treatment may include inhaled medication, identification of environmental triggers, correct inhaler technique and regular monitoring to reduce attacks and improve respiratory health.

Severe and Difficult-to-Control Asthma Management

Severe childhood asthma involves persistent symptoms or repeated attacks despite appropriate standard treatment. Specialist evaluation includes reviewing inhaler technique, medication adherence, allergy triggers and possible associated conditions. Additional therapies may be considered for selected children based on clinical findings, asthma severity and treatment response.

Cystic Fibrosis Management

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder that affects the lungs, digestive system and other organs by producing unusually thick mucus. Respiratory management may include airway clearance techniques, infection monitoring, appropriate medication and multidisciplinary care. Children require long-term assessment of lung function, growth and nutritional health.

Paediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Treatment

Paediatric obstructive sleep apnoea is a condition in which the upper airway repeatedly narrows or becomes blocked during sleep. Symptoms may include loud snoring, breathing pauses, restless sleep and daytime behavioural difficulties. Evaluation may involve sleep studies and assessment of airway anatomy, with treatment selected according to the underlying cause and severity.

Recurrent Pneumonia Evaluation

Recurrent pneumonia involves repeated episodes of lung infection in a child. Evaluation aims to identify possible contributing factors such as airway abnormalities, aspiration, immune problems or chronic lung disease. Diagnostic investigations and treatment depend on the child's symptoms, medical history and examination findings.

Chronic Cough in Children

Chronic cough in children may result from asthma, infections, upper airway disorders or other respiratory conditions. Assessment includes reviewing cough duration, associated symptoms, environmental exposures and previous treatments. Appropriate investigations help determine the cause and guide individualised medical management.

Infant Wheezing Management

Wheezing in infants may occur because of viral infections, airway inflammation, structural abnormalities or other respiratory conditions. Assessment considers the child's age, breathing pattern, feeding, growth and associated symptoms. Treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis, and urgent medical attention is required if significant breathing difficulty develops.

Paediatric Bronchoscopy

Paediatric bronchoscopy is a specialised procedure that uses a thin camera to examine a child's airways. It may help evaluate persistent respiratory symptoms, airway obstruction, suspected abnormalities or recurrent infections. Diagnostic samples may be collected when necessary, and the procedure requires appropriate paediatric monitoring and specialist expertise.

Allergen Immunotherapy for Children

Allergen immunotherapy involves administering carefully controlled doses of identified allergens to modify the immune response over time. It may be considered for selected children with allergic rhinitis or allergic asthma. Treatment requires confirmation of clinically relevant allergens, appropriate patient selection and medical supervision.

Allergic Rhinitis Treatment

Allergic rhinitis is an immune-mediated condition causing sneezing, nasal congestion, a runny nose and itching after exposure to allergens. In children, persistent symptoms may affect sleep and daily activities. Management may include allergen avoidance, nasal medications, antihistamines and immunotherapy for suitable patients.

Paediatric Bronchiectasis Management

Bronchiectasis is a chronic respiratory condition involving abnormal widening of the airways, which can cause persistent cough, mucus production and recurrent chest infections. Treatment may include airway clearance exercises, appropriate antibiotics, respiratory monitoring and management of underlying causes to reduce exacerbations and protect lung function.

Paediatric Sleep Study and Sleep Disorder Evaluation

Paediatric sleep studies assess breathing, oxygen levels and other physiological measurements during sleep. They may help diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea and other sleep-related breathing disorders. Findings guide treatment planning, which may involve airway management, medical treatment or referral to appropriate paediatric specialists.