9^th Annual Pediatric Congress

Pediatric Cardiology & Pulmonology

Pediatric Cardiology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the heart as well as the circulatory system. It is a speciality that addresses heart conditions in babies, also in unborn babies, children, & teenagers. Pediatric cardiologists represent considerable specialization in cardiology. They deals with evaluating and caring for foetuses and neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. They work closely with pediatric heart surgeons to determine the best treatments and interventions.

 Pediatric Pulmonology is related to treatment of children with diseases involving the respiratory tract. Some common pulmonary diseases include asthma, pneumonia, wheezing, bronchitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, Sudden infant death syndrome, Cystic fibrosis, and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pediatric pulmonologists provide services like flexible fiboroptic bronchoscopy (FFB), Imaging studies, pulmonary function testing, Oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring, Laryngoscopy, and Thoracentesis.