Dr Mohana Rajakulendran

13/11/2025

When it comes to distinguishing normal breathlessness from asthma-related symptoms during activity, normal exercise fatigue tends to come on gradually and usually resolves within minutes of rest. In such cases, the child can still speak in short sentences and shows no signs of distress.

Asthma-related symptoms, on the other hand, are signalled by wheezing or whistling sounds, persistent coughing during or after exercise, chest tightness, and difficulty speaking due to breathlessness. If symptoms don’t improve with rest, or if the child appears unusually tired or develops pale or bluish colouring around the lips, it’s a sign that immediate attention is needed.

When these warning signs appear, stop the activity right away and help the child rest in an upright position. Administer their Ventolin (reliever) inhaler using a spacer if available. Caregivers, teachers, and coaches should be familiar with the child’s asthma action plan and how to give the medication so that such situations can be managed calmly and effectively.

For more tips on managing your child with asthma, read my contributions to this article with

https://healthfulforu.com/fitness/asthma-kids-safe-exercise-tips/

12/11/2025

Do bear with me, as I continue to expand my team to serve many many more families in the East. 💫

03/11/2025

Worried about food allergies—what’s an intolerance vs. anaphylaxis, and when to seek help?

Join me tomorrow 9:30pm on Pesuvom on Mediacorp Vasantham for a practical chat and tips you can use right away.

06/10/2025

It’s taken me years to realize what kind of doctor I truly want to be.

Over the years, I’ve learnt that medicine isn’t just about science.

It’s about relationships — the quiet, steady kind that allows a parent to exhale and say,
“I know my child is in good hands.”

06/10/2025

I started a doctor-led practice so I could be my true, authentic self — to guide families through allergies with empathy, time, and trust. To help you understand the why behind every reaction, every flare, every food challenge.

At Petite Practice, you’ll always get care that’s thoughtful, dependable, and grounded — where your child’s safety, progress, and confidence come first.

💕, Dr Mohana

03/10/2025

It’s been an eventful Children’s Day here at Petite Practice — the clinic was bustling with little ones, even as many viruses continue to make their rounds this season.

We’re so thankful for the chance to still bring smiles, joy, and cheer to our patients this month. Here are some moments between our nurses and patients in the afternoon as we got some breathing space.✨

A special congratulations to one brave little one who passed their egg challenge — just three months after an anaphylaxis episode. 🥚

And to another whose severe eczema is healing slowly but surely this week — we’ll continue to walk this journey alongside you. 💪🏻

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors this year — Mead Johnson Nutrition and Hyphens Pharma — for supporting us in celebrating children, their resilience, and the families who care for them. 🌟

28/09/2025

A Note on Our Clinic System

We know our system may feel a little different from what you’re used to — and we’d love to share why.

At Petite Practice, every appointment type is carefully set aside to give your child what they truly need:

✨ Well visits → time for growth, milestones, and prevention
✨ Allergy visits → detailed history, anticipatory guidance, and sometimes investigations

This means:
💛 Your child gets the right amount of time
💛 We can guide you more thoroughly, without rushing
💛 Each family receives focused, intentional care

It might feel unfamiliar at first, but this structure is how we make sure your child’s journey is always supported — with consistency, clarity, and heart.

28/09/2025

Dear Patients,

Here’s our October clinic schedule!

Appointments are available on:
1) Our website
2) WhatsApp service

For regular and pre-existing patients:
3) Email
4) Calls to clinic
(Encouraged early in the morning to avoid disappointment.)

23/08/2025

✨🌙 Say Hello to Lulla — The Whisper of Petite Practice 🌙✨

Gentle, whimsical, and always here for you — Lulla is our new clinic companion.

She’ll guide you with appointment bookings and clinic information, making your experience smooth and calm.

📲 Reach her at 8096 2191 — Lulla will be ready to assist.

Because at Petite Practice, even the little details deserve a touch of magic. 💫

19/08/2025

🦋 Gentle, calming, always there for you…
Something new is about to arrive at Petite Practice.

Whispers begin soon… 🌿

17/08/2025

10/08/2025

This mural at Kampong Glam feels like a wish whispered for every child. 🌿✨

A wish for bare feet on grass.
For pockets filled with pebbles and stories.
For laughter that carries in the wind.
For muddy knees, messy hair… and a strong, joyful immunity.

This National Day, may we give our children the kind of freedom we once knew — to run wild, play hard, and grow roots deep in nature. ❤️🇸🇬