It’s cough and snot season! And we want to help our children, but we are not sure how and when it is indicated. Here we explain and solve doubts so that you know when and why to bring them to respiratory physiotherapy.
What are the objectives of respiratory physiotherapy in pediatrics?
- Reduce airway obstruction.
- To treat and prevent the sequelae of respiratory infections.
- Promote feeding, sleep and decrease patient’s coughing.
When is respiratory physiotherapy in pediatrics necessary?
Pediatric respiratory physiotherapy can help infants and children with various pathologies:
- Facilitating the elimination of secretions that accumulate in the upper or lower respiratory tract.
- When cough persists and it is necessary to reduce these episodes.
- When the child’s sleep and feeding are affected.
- As a result of respiratory complications and even recurrent hospital admissions.
- Due to diseases such as asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonias…
When is respiratory physiotherapy in pediatrics necessary?
At Bwell Clinic we have a great team of specialists, among them Josep Casimiro Physiotherapist and Osteopath, specialist in pediatrics that can help your baby.
If you would like more information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by calling us at 677 766 946 (Sarrià) or 640 998 847 (Gràcia) or writing to info@bwellclinic.es.