In-depth, evidence-based articles for parents and referring clinicians, written by Dr Omi Narayan from his 20+ years in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine.
Causes of chronic cough, red flags, and when to see a specialist. Includes PBB, asthma, post-nasal drip, reflux, and habit cough.
Read articleSigns parents miss, Dubai-specific factors, diagnostic pathway, and treatment options including adenotonsillectomy and CPAP.
Read articleHow asthma presents, common triggers in the UAE, objective diagnosis with spirometry and FeNO, and the stepwise management approach.
Read articleWheeze vs stridor vs stertor, what each sound means, where it comes from, and when to seek urgent assessment.
Read articleA parent's guide to flexible bronchoscopy, the procedure, sedation, recovery, and what the results mean. Including EBUS-TBNA.
Read articleHow much sleep children need, Dubai-specific challenges, building a routine that works, and when hygiene alone isn't enough.
Read articleHow CF is diagnosed in the UAE, what management involves, and the CFTR modulator revolution that has transformed outcomes.
Read articleNIV, home ventilation, SMA, DMD, what it involves and how families adapt.
Read articleShamal winds, PM2.5, and how to protect your child before, during and after a dust event.
Read articleWhy some children get infection after infection, the causes most often missed, and the tests that give a real answer.
Read articleWhy Dubai children often cough more indoors, the role of AC and dust mites, and a practical checklist for parents.
Read articleHow SMA affects breathing and cough, what monitoring looks like, and where cough assist and NIV fit alongside modern treatments.
Read articleWhat happens to breathing in Duchenne as boys grow, which tests to expect, and when cough assist and NIV are needed.
Read articleMasks, skin care, the first few weeks, travel and power backup, the practical side of NIV and CPAP at home.
Read articleWho needs a sleep study, how to prepare your child, what is measured overnight and how results guide treatment.
Read articleWhen snoring is harmless, when it signals sleep apnea, and what parents in Dubai can do about allergies and enlarged adenoids.
Read articleFor any clinical concern about your child now, please contact your pediatrician or treating doctor. In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department or call 998.