In the first part of this series on childhood asthma: we established the fact that children can indeed have asthma just like adults. We discussed the common symptoms of asthma and the various possible trigger factors. In this concluding part, we will look at how the diagnosis of asthma is made and the treatment options…
Ask The Paediatricians Foundation had a very successful 2019 Children’s Day Community Medical Outreaches in May/June 2019. For the first time we had these outreaches nation-wide. We did these outreaches in 35 communities in 33 states of the country and the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. Most of our outreaches took place in carefully selected…
…………….becomes Recognized Partner of GlobalGiving ASK THE PAEDIATRICIANS FOUNDATION announced today that they have graduated from the GlobalGiving Accelerator program, gaining entry into the GlobalGiving marketplace and becoming a recognized partner of GlobalGiving. As part of the Accelerator, ASK THE PAEDIATRICIANS FOUNDATION successfully raised $7,935 from 101 unique individual donors to support their project, “ATP…
How do parents deal with cold in children? What causes cold in children and how long does it last?A cold is a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract – that is nose, throat and sinuses. It is usually caused by viruses, and there are many types of such viruses. Most colds will resolve…
During the postpartum period, about 85% of women experience some form of mood disturbance. For most the symptoms are mild and fleeting. However, 10 to 15% of women develop more significant symptoms of depression. Postpartum psychiatric illness is typically divided into three categories which are: (1) postpartum blues (2) postpartum depression and (3) postpartum psychosis. Postpartum…
Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying the new year already and have been increasing your child health knowledge and intelligence. If not, kindly head over to ATP Facebook Groups and begin to read up. Today I want to address this issue of referral letters. I do a get a lot of inbox messages asking…
Happy New Year everyone! So I have decided to begin to write again my memoirs as a Paediatrician where I share my perspectives on certain issues and situations I face as a Paediatrician with the mindset to bring out a message or two for us to take away. This is hoping I will be consistent…
If I get a dollar for every time I’ve heard a parent say “my child has so and so symptoms AND I’ve used antibiotics for it but no changes” I will be stupendously rich! Where did parents especially the Nigerians (yes we are the main culprits so this is for you my Nigerian parents) got…
Many parents do not understand that there are medical processes followed by medical professionals in making diagnosis. As a Paediatrician who often provides free medical advice online especially on our Ask The Paediatricians Facebook Group we often receive complaints from parents and members when we asked to go to the hospital or see a doctor after…
Some parents do not believe that children even toddlers can have asthma! However this is true! It is important therefore for parents to know and understand childhood asthma. Additionally unlike most other child health issues where we as paediatricians frown on self-medication by parents, in asthma we actually encourage that! Shocked? It is true and…
