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🌟 Pediatric Pulmonologist | Allergy & Sleep Specialist
👶 Treating chronic cough, wheezing, allergies & other respiratory conditions

01/04/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounnish Balaji shares a story that goes beyond medicine.

An 8-year-old child was struggling with repeated cold, discomfort, and breathing issues.

Like many parents, his father was searching for answers.

He found one… through Instagram.

Not through ads.
Not through referrals.
Just through a video.

And then he did something extraordinary.

He travelled 12 hours from Amaravati — just to help his child breathe better.

On evaluation, the real cause was found — adenoids.

Something that had been missed earlier.
Something they were told couldn’t be treated.

But with the right diagnosis, everything changed.

The surgery was successful.
And more than the treatment, what stayed was the bond.

A family full of trust.
Conversations beyond medicine.
A connection that goes beyond cities.

Sometimes, social media is not noise.

Sometimes, it connects a struggling child to the right doctor at the right time.

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30/03/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounish Balaji explains an important topic every parent should understand — RSV infection in babies.

RSV often starts like a simple cold.
But in small infants, it can progress to:

• Bronchiolitis
• Severe breathing difficulty
• Pneumonia
• Even ICU admission

Many parents ask about the new RSV “injection.”

Important clarification:
Beyfortus (Nirsevimab) is not a vaccine — it is a long-acting antibody designed to reduce the risk of severe RSV infection.

Who may benefit the most?

• Infants below 2 years
• Preterm babies
• Babies with heart or lung conditions
• High-risk children

But this is not for every baby.

The right decision depends on your child’s risk factors.

Always discuss with your pediatrician or pediatric pulmonologist before considering it.

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27/03/2026

Your child’s behavior problems might not be behavior problems at all.

When a child’s airway is restricted, their brain doesn’t get enough oxygen during sleep. This impacts focus, mood regulation, impulse control, and learning — the same areas affected by ADHD.

Here are 10 red flags that your child’s struggles might be related to airway issues:

1. Mouth breathing (especially during sleep) - Indicates nasal obstruction or narrow airway. Disrupts oxygen intake and affects facial development.

2. Chronic snoring or loud breathing - Not normal in children. Signals airway restriction that fragments sleep quality.

3. Trouble focusing or hyperactivity - Sleep deprivation from poor breathing makes kids restless, not calm. Their brain compensates by staying “on.”

4. Behavioral problems or emotional outbursts - Poor sleep quality affects brain areas responsible for emotional regulation and impulse control.

5. Bedwetting past age 5 - Often linked to sleep apnea. Drops in oxygen levels during sleep can trigger bedwetting episodes.

6. Dark circles under the eyes or frequent tiredness - Signs of chronic sleep disruption. Kids may wake up tired even after a full night in bed.

7. Grinding teeth at night (bruxism) - The jaw tries to reposition to open the airway. This is a compensatory response, not just a habit.

8. Crowded teeth or narrow palate - Structural signs that often occur with restricted airways. The mouth didn’t develop enough space.

9. Frequent ear infections or sore throats - Often caused by enlarged tonsils or adenoids blocking the airway.

10. Poor academic performance despite effort - Disrupted sleep impairs memory consolidation, learning, and cognitive function.

Early intervention can help avoid years of unnecessary struggle.

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25/03/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounish Balaji highlights a hidden but serious trigger for repeated cough in children.

Many parents use mosquito coils thinking it solves one problem.
But it may be creating another.

Mosquito coils release smoke filled with fine particles (PM2.5) and harmful chemicals.

Some research suggests:
Exposure from one coil can be comparable to multiple ci******es in terms of indoor pollution.

Children don’t smoke.
But they inhale what’s around them.

This can trigger:
• Repeated cough
• Wheezing
• Allergy symptoms
• Lung irritation

If your child has breathing issues, indoor air quality matters more than you think.

Protecting your child from mosquitoes is important.
But not at the cost of their lungs.

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23/03/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounish Balaji highlights a critical but often missed warning sign — fast breathing in children.

When a child has cough or fever, breathing rate becomes one of the most important indicators of lung health.

Here’s what counts as fast breathing:

• Below 2 months → more than 60 breaths/min
• 2 to 12 months → more than 50 breaths/min
• 1 to 5 years → more than 40 breaths/min
• Above 6 years → more than 20 breaths/min

If fast breathing is accompanied by:
• Chest sinking (indrawing)
• Difficulty feeding
• Child appearing tired or weak

Seek medical attention immediately.

Early recognition can make a life-saving difference.

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20/03/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounish Balaji explains why children fall sick more often than adults.

Parents often think it’s just weak immunity.
But the real reason is more complex.

Children’s lungs are still developing and are more sensitive to pollution and chemicals.

Here’s what makes them vulnerable:

• Faster breathing → more pollutants enter lungs
• More physical activity → higher exposure
• Mouth breathing → natural nasal filter is bypassed
• Shorter height → closer to pollution-heavy air zone

This means children inhale more harmful particles compared to adults.

That’s why protecting their environment is critical — not just boosting immunity.

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18/03/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounish Balaji shares an important message for fathers.

Sometimes, love alone is not enough. Awareness matters.

Repeated cough in children is often triggered by daily exposures:
• Pollution during bike rides without protection
• Passive smoke exposure, even outside the house
• Strong perfumes and fragrance-based products
• Ignoring early warning signs noticed by mothers

A child’s lungs are sensitive.
What feels normal to adults can be a trigger for them.

Listening, observing, and making small changes can protect a child’s breathing and long-term health.

Fatherhood is not just about protection.
It is about understanding.

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16/03/2026

In this video, Dr. Mounish Balaji highlights a warning sign of pneumonia that parents should never ignore.

When a child breathes and the lower chest pulls inward, it is called subcostal retractions.
This happens when the lungs are under stress and the child is struggling to breathe.

Common accompanying symptoms include:
• Fever
• Persistent cough
• Fast breathing
• Difficulty feeding

These signs may indicate pneumonia or another serious respiratory infection.

Early recognition and medical evaluation can make a life-saving difference.

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13/03/2026

One of the biggest surprises in child lung health is this:

A child’s asthma risk may start before birth.

Yes — during pregnancy.

Many parents think asthma begins when the child starts coughing or wheezing.

But research shows that lung health begins developing inside the womb.

What the mother is exposed to during pregnancy can influence the baby’s lungs.

Some important risk factors include:

• Living in highly polluted cities
• Staying close to busy roads or factories
• Smoking during pregnancy
• Exposure to indoor smoke from wood, coal, or chulha fuels

In fact, studies have detected hundreds of pollutants in umbilical cord blood of newborn babies from polluted environments.

This means babies can be exposed to harmful pollutants even before their first breath.

Healthy lungs begin with a healthy environment during pregnancy.

Clean air matters.
Smoke exposure matters.

Environmental safety matters.
Protecting mothers today helps protect children’s lungs tomorrow.

— Dr. Mounish Balaji
The Little Cough Doctor

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09/03/2026

One of my patients’ parents told me:

“My child eats ice cream and gets cough.”

“My child eats banana and gets cold.”

“My child plays outside and starts coughing.”

Parents hear this very often.

So what happens next?

Ice cream stopped.
Bananas stopped.
Fruits stopped.

Outdoor play stopped.
But the cough continues.
Here is the truth.

A healthy child should be able to
eat fruits eat ice cream
play outside.

If cough keeps coming back, food is usually not the problem.

Repeated cough may be a signal of an airway issue that needs proper evaluation.

Watch for these signs:

• Repeated cough
• Cold lasting many days
• Cough while running or laughing
• Symptoms returning again and again

Do not blame food.
Find the real cause.

— Dr. Mounish Balaji
(The Little Cough Doctor)

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Address

Ankura Hospital For Women & Children/Pune, CTS No. 2488, 1+2A+2B/1, S. No. 163, Nagras Road, Opposite SBI PBB, Aundh
Pune
411007

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	5pm - 9pm
Friday	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	5pm - 9pm

Telephone

+918925037710

Website

http://www.drmounnishbalaji.com/

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