Dr. Veena

Dr. Veena is a paediatrician at Allergy Asthma Foundation with a special interest in paediatric allergy and asthma. She holds an MBBS, an MD in Paediatrics, a DNB, an MNAMS (Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences), and a DAAI, with 13 years of clinical experience.

Areas of focus

• General paediatric care
• Neonatology
• Diagnosis and long-term management of childhood asthma
• Paediatric allergic conditions

Approach to care

With a background that spans general paediatrics, neonatology and allergy, Dr. Veena’s consultations consider a child’s overall development alongside any allergic or respiratory complaint. History-taking is detailed, testing is used to confirm rather than assume a diagnosis, and parents are given clear, practical guidance on managing symptoms and triggers at home between visits.

Conditions commonly seen

• Recurrent wheeze and childhood asthma
• Allergic rhinitis and eye allergy in children
• Eczema and allergic skin reactions
• Newborn and early-infancy concerns alongside allergic symptoms

Background

Dr. Veena is a member of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) and ISAAS.

What to expect at your first visit

Your first consultation with Dr. Veena typically begins with a review of your child’s symptom history, any previous test results or treatments already tried, and any relevant family or developmental factors. She explains, in plain language, what further testing — if any — is needed and why, so the reasoning behind each recommendation is clear before it goes ahead. Once a diagnosis is reached, treatment options are discussed together, including what to expect in terms of timeline and follow-up, so families leave with a clear plan rather than just a prescription. Ongoing care is reviewed at agreed intervals, with the plan adjusted as symptoms change or improve.

Continuity of care

Dr. Veena’s notes are kept on Allergy Asthma Foundation’s shared clinical record, so a child’s history — including earlier growth records, vaccinations and any allergy testing — is already available if the family later visits a different centre or sees another consultant in the network. This continuity matters particularly for young children, whose care often needs to be followed over several years as they grow, and for families who may move between branches or need input from more than one specialist along the way. Follow-up appointments can be arranged at whichever centre is most convenient for the family.

Booking a consultation

Dr. Veena consults at Allergy Asthma Foundation, Palakkad. Appointments can be booked online or by phone; bringing any previous growth charts, vaccination records or allergy test reports helps make the first visit more productive.