Is your child experiencing a persistent cough, runny nose, congestion, sore throat, or other cold symptoms? Pediatric cough and cold care involves evaluating respiratory symptoms, identifying possible causes, and recommending age-appropriate treatment.
Dr. Balasundari Krishnan, a board-certified pediatrician at DFW Physicians Medical Associates (DFWPMA) in Corpus Christi, provides cough and cold evaluations for newborns, infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers through age 18.
Children can develop coughs and colds from common respiratory viruses, but similar symptoms may also occur with influenza, RSV, COVID-19, allergies, asthma, or other respiratory conditions.
Dr. Krishnan evaluates symptom severity, breathing, hydration, and medical history to determine whether supportive care, additional testing, medication, or specialist evaluation is appropriate.
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Dr. Balasundari Krishnan is a board-certified pediatrician who evaluates coughs, colds, congestion, sore throats, fever, and other respiratory symptoms in children from birth through age 18.
She assesses each child’s symptoms, breathing, medical history, and overall health to help distinguish uncomplicated viral illnesses from conditions that may require additional treatment or monitoring.
Dr. Krishnan completed her pediatric residency at Driscoll Children’s Hospital, she is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Reasons to choose Dr. Krishnan for pediatric cough and cold care include:
Dr. Krishnan evaluates different types of coughs, colds, and respiratory illnesses in children of all ages at DFWPMA Corpus Christi. Although most common colds are caused by viruses and resolve without antibiotics, coughing and congestion may also be associated with asthma, allergies, influenza, RSV, pneumonia, or other conditions. A pediatric evaluation helps identify possible causes and determine appropriate treatment.
Pediatric coughs, colds, and related conditions that Dr. Krishnan can evaluate include:
Children of any age can develop respiratory infections, but the risks and severity of specific illnesses vary. For example, RSV and bronchiolitis can be particularly concerning in young infants, while asthma-related coughs and seasonal allergies may become more apparent as children grow. Not every cough requires antibiotics, and treatment depends on the underlying cause.
A pediatric cough and cold evaluation at DFW Physicians Medical Associates in Corpus Christi includes reviewing symptoms, examining the respiratory system, and assessing whether the illness is likely viral, bacterial, allergic, or associated with another condition.
Dr. Krishnan considers the child’s age, medical history, breathing, hydration, and examination findings to recommend appropriate treatment, testing, or follow-up.
Depending on your child’s symptoms, the evaluation may include:
Pediatric cough and cold care is important because respiratory symptoms that appear mild can sometimes be associated with conditions requiring medical attention, particularly in infants and children with underlying health problems.
A pediatric evaluation helps distinguish uncomplicated viral infections from illnesses such as influenza, bronchiolitis, asthma exacerbations, or pneumonia and supports safe, age-appropriate symptom management.
Important benefits of pediatric cough and cold evaluation include:
Most uncomplicated childhood colds resolve naturally with supportive care and do not require antibiotics or specific medical treatment.
However, ignoring persistent, worsening, or severe respiratory symptoms can delay the diagnosis of conditions such as pneumonia, influenza, asthma exacerbations, bronchiolitis, or other respiratory illnesses. In some children, delayed evaluation may allow breathing difficulties, dehydration, or other complications to worsen.
Newborns, young infants, and children with underlying medical conditions may be particularly vulnerable. Pediatric care helps determine when home monitoring is sufficient and when medical treatment or urgent evaluation is necessary.
