Children can develop asthma, repeated chest infections, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and allergy-related breathing problems. Their airways are narrower than an adult's, and breathing difficulty can progress quickly, so early assessment matters.

Parents looking for asthma treatment in Mumbai for a child are guided at Apex through examination, a review of triggers and, where appropriate, simple breath tests. Treatment includes controller and reliever inhalers, instruction in inhaler technique for parents and children, and a written plan for what to do during an attack. A child with a long-standing cough, repeated wheeze or noisy breathing at night is assessed for the cause and not just given repeated courses of medicine.

Apex's paediatric team and PICU support children who need closer monitoring. Families are told which signs mean the child should be seen the same day.

Paediatric pulmonology services at Apex include:

• Childhood Asthma and Wheeze Care: assessment of recurrent cough and wheeze, with age-appropriate treatment and a written action plan.
• Chest Infection Management: treatment of pneumonia and bronchiolitis, with oxygen and intensive care support when breathing worsens.
• Exhaled Nitric Oxide Test (FeNO): a quick, painless breath test that supports the diagnosis of asthma and helps guide treatment.
• Airway Foreign Body Removal: rigid bronchoscopy under general anaesthesia to remove inhaled objects.