Paediatric Respiratory  in Leicester

Paediatric respiratory care at The Health Suite Leicester provides expert diagnosis and treatment for children with respiratory issues. The Health Suite Leicester offers a comprehensive range of services, including assessments for conditions like asthma, bronchitis, wheezing, and other breathing difficulties. Led by experienced paediatricians, the team conducts thorough evaluations to identify the root cause of respiratory symptoms and create personalised treatment plans to help manage and improve your child’s respiratory health. With a focus on compassionate care and the latest medical advancements, The Health Suite Leicester ensures that your child receives the best possible treatment for optimal breathing and overall well-being.

If your child is suffering from persistent coughing, difficulty in breathing, or other respiratory symptoms, our specialised team of paediatric respiratory experts in The Health Suite Leicester is ready to assist you. We provide comprehensive and expert advice, and diagnostic services, along with personalised treatment plans tailored specifically for the unique respiratory needs of children and young people from birth to 18 years old.

Common Paediatric Respiratory Concerns We Address:

• Asthma Management: We provide specialised care and management plans for asthma in children and teenagers, ensuring effective control of symptoms and reducing the risk of asthma attacks.
• Recurrent Chest Infections: We treat frequent respiratory conditions such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis, offering tailored treatments to manage and prevent recurrent infections.
• Breathing Difficulties: Our experts diagnose and manage conditions such as preschool wheezing, shortness of breath, and chronic or recurrent cough, providing targeted care to improve respiratory health.
• Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders: We offer advice and first-line management for sleep-related breathing disorders, ensuring better sleep quality and addressing issues like sleep apnea or snoring.
• Respiratory Allergies: We identify and treat allergic triggers impacting your child’s respiratory health, providing effective solutions to manage symptoms and improve overall comfort.
• Allergy Testing for Respiratory Allergens: We offer blood tests to identify potential environmental allergens and triggers, allowing for a precise diagnosis and customised treatment plan to manage allergies effectively.

Advanced Outpatient Respiratory Testing in Leicester for Children:

• Lung Function Tests (Spirometry): Spirometry is a non-invasive test used to assess how efficiently your child’s lungs take in and expel air. This test measures key lung volumes and airflow, providing crucial data to determine if there are any obstructions or abnormalities in lung function. It is particularly helpful in diagnosing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory conditions, ensuring that your child receives the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plan.
• Reversibility Testing: Reversibility testing helps evaluate how your child’s airways respond to medication, typically bronchodilators. This test is essential in diagnosing conditions like asthma by measuring how much airflow improves after administering medication. If there is significant improvement, it indicates the presence of asthma or other reactive airway diseases. This test guides physicians in selecting the appropriate treatment and medications to control your child’s symptoms effectively.
• Chest X-rays: Chest X-rays are a valuable diagnostic tool for visualizing the lungs, heart, and airways. This imaging technique helps identify underlying respiratory conditions such as infections, lung diseases, structural abnormalities, or foreign objects in the airway. Chest X-rays provide a clear, detailed view of your child’s lung health and assist healthcare providers in making informed decisions about the best course of treatment.
• CT Scans: For more detailed and in-depth imaging of the lungs and airways, CT (computed tomography) scans are used. Unlike standard X-rays, CT scans provide high-resolution, cross-sectional images, allowing healthcare professionals to identify issues like lung damage, tumours, or abnormalities in the airways with greater accuracy. This test is often recommended when a more detailed view is required to diagnose complex respiratory conditions or plan for advanced treatment.
• FeNO Testing: Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing measures the levels of nitric oxide in your child’s exhaled breath, which can indicate inflammation in the airways. Elevated FeNO levels are often a sign of asthma or other inflammatory airway diseases. This test is quick, non-invasive, and helps assess the presence and degree of airway inflammation, providing valuable information to guide treatment decisions, particularly for managing asthma and allergic respiratory conditions.

At The Health Suite Leicester, these advanced outpatient respiratory tests offer detailed insights into your child’s lung and airway health, helping ensure accurate diagnoses and the creation of personalized treatment plans for effective respiratory condition management.

Concern about paediatric respiratory health is crucial as children’s airways and lungs are still developing, making them more susceptible to respiratory conditions. Early detection and management of respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, or allergies can prevent long-term complications and ensure your child’s overall well-being. Respiratory problems in children can affect their growth, physical activity, and quality of life, which is why prompt medical attention is essential. Addressing concerns early allows for better treatment outcomes, improves breathing function, and minimises the risk of severe respiratory episodes. Prioritising paediatric respiratory health also helps to create tailored care plans, supporting a child’s development and reducing the impact of respiratory conditions on their day-to-day life.

Book an appointment for paediatric respiratory care at The Health Suite Leicester today and ensure your child’s breathing health is in expert hands!