World Asthma Day 2023
Today is World Asthma Day with the theme ‘Asthma care for all’… Asthma is the difficulty experienced in breathing that affects the lungs….
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Handwashing
ATP HEALTH TIPS Washing your hands with soap and water while handling and feeding children prevents the spread of germs to children. Got questions about your child health or wants to know more about this and other children health issues, join our Ask The Paediatricians Facebook group here www.facebook.com/groups/askthepaed Read more about this on our…
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Kerosene Poisoning in Children – Preventable Disaster
Welcome to the Blog Mums and visitors. Today’s discussion is about the most common cause of accidental poisoning among children in the developing countries like Nigeria. I will start by defining the two KEYWORDS: KEROSENE and POISONING Kerosene – we all know now very well is an hydrocarbon fuel…also called paraffin in some places. It is commonly…
Cutaneous Myiasis in children
Cutaneous myiasis is skin infestation by the larvae (maggots) of certain fly species. Types of Cutaneous Myasis There are three main types of skin infestation by fly larvae:Furuncular (pimple-like or boil-like) myiasis, wound myiasis, and migratory myiasis. The disorders vary depending on the species of fly involved. Where do they occur? These infestations usually occur…
Diabetes Mellitus in children: Fact or Fiction?
Diabetes mellitus is a life long condition that affect the way our bodies handle energy found in food. Normally, our body breaks down carbohydrates into small blocks called glucose which act as fuel for the cells in our bodies. Cells in our bodies can only utilize this fuel (glucose blocks) with the help of an…
ATP Group Discussion – Family planning (Dr. Rotimi Adesanya)
General Health and Wellness ATP GROUP DISCUSSION – FAMILY PLANNING (DR ROTIMI ADESANYA) Family planning (FP) allows individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and the spacing and timing of their births. It is achieved through use of contraceptive methods. Contraception means prevention of pregnancy, it is just one part…
How can I manage adult onset àsthma without inhaler
It depends on the severity of asthma. Not all asthmatic uses regular inhalers but most will need it at one point or the other. Is your concerns about the inhaler technique? There are other methods eg nebulizers that can be used instead of the inhaler method if that is your worry. Please clarify.