Comprehensive support for children’s breathing problems

From nagging coughs to recurrent wheeze and diagnosed asthma, respiratory symptoms can disrupt sleep, school, play and family life. Our paediatric respiratory service provides timely assessment, clear diagnosis and evidence‑based treatment plans for babies, children and teenagers.

What we help with:

• Acute and chronic coughs, including coughs after viral illness
• Wheezing episodes, viral‑induced wheeze and suspected asthma
• Bronchiolitis and post‑bronchiolitis symptoms
• Exercise‑related breathlessness and chest tightness
• Noisy breathing, recurrent chest infections and airway irritation

Consultant Paediatrician Nicholas Richens will take a detailed history, examine your child and discuss a tailored plan. Where appropriate, he can arrange further investigations (for example, lung function tests, allergy testing or chest imaging via trusted partners) and coordinate ongoing care. Treatment may include inhaler optimisation with spacer technique, personalised asthma action plans, allergy and trigger management, and follow‑up to keep symptoms under control.

We prioritise clear explanations and practical guidance for families, with safety‑netting advice and rapid review when required. For broader details about our children’s services, visit our Paediatrics page.

Care close to home: Appointments are delivered from our Oxford site by Consultant Paediatrician Nicholas Richens for children and young people up to the age of 18. Learn more about our location at Mayfield Clinic Oxford and our wider paediatric offering on the Paediatrics service page.