In-depth, evidence-based articles for parents and referring clinicians — written by Dr Omi Narayan from his 20+ years in paediatric 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 article →Signs parents miss, Dubai-specific factors, diagnostic pathway, and treatment options including adenotonsillectomy and CPAP.
Read article →How asthma presents, common triggers in the UAE, objective diagnosis with spirometry and FeNO, and the stepwise management approach.
Read article →Wheeze vs stridor vs stertor — what each sound means, where it comes from, and when to seek urgent assessment.
Read article →A parent's guide to flexible bronchoscopy — the procedure, sedation, recovery, and what the results mean. Including EBUS-TBNA.
Read article →How much sleep children need, Dubai-specific challenges, building a routine that works, and when hygiene alone isn't enough.
Read article →How CF is diagnosed in the UAE, what management involves, and the CFTR modulator revolution that has transformed outcomes.
Read article →NIV, home ventilation, SMA, DMD — what it involves and how families adapt.
Read article →Shamal winds, PM2.5, and how to protect your child before, during and after a dust event.
Read article →Why some children get infection after infection, the causes most often missed, and the tests that give a real answer.
Read article →Why Dubai children often cough more indoors, the role of AC and dust mites, and a practical checklist for parents.
Read article →Dr Narayan is not accepting new patient appointments until November 2026. A new Dubai practice will be announced shortly — watch this space.
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