Česky
Why did you choose our clinic in particular?
The specialist facilities and the opportunity to collaborate with other specialists played an important role. At AKESO, we have access to a wide range of complementary services, such as ENT, physiotherapy, X-ray examinations and blood tests. This is beneficial not only for physicians, but above all for patients and their parents.
At the same time, I enjoy outpatient work, which gives me the chance to maintain long-term contact with families and monitor how a child’s health gradually develops.
What drew you to medicine?
I enjoyed the natural sciences even whilst I was a student. Medicine appealed to me because of its specialised nature and the opportunity to put this knowledge into practice and help people.
What gives you the greatest sense of fulfilment in your work?
I get the greatest joy from seeing children find relief and their health improve. With paediatric patients, you can often see them gradually recovering and returning to their normal activities. That’s precisely what gives my work great meaning.
What problems do parents most commonly come to you with?
Common reasons for a visit include recurrent bronchitis, a persistent cough, shortness of breath and allergic symptoms. Respiratory problems often become more pronounced once a child starts nursery, when they are exposed to various infections more frequently.
At the outpatient clinic, I look after children from birth up to the age of 18, including premature babies, who may, for example, have breathing difficulties.
How does working in a hospital differ from working in an outpatient clinic?
Both settings have their own specific characteristics, and each offers something different. In hospital, you also deal with acute and serious conditions, including patients requiring intensive care. Treatment tends to be intensive and is often aimed at resolving a specific health problem.
Outpatient care, on the other hand, is based on long-term monitoring of patients and the gradual resolution of their problems. It is more relaxed and allows you to get to know the child and their family better. I find the combination of both experiences suits me well.
How often do children tend to fall ill, and when does the situation usually improve?
Once children start nursery, the number of infections they catch often increases, as they are exposed to new pathogens. During this period, they may fall ill repeatedly. Over time, as their immune system matures, the frequency of infections usually decreases.
However, if a cough keeps coming back, persists for a long time, or if the child is struggling to breathe or has other breathing difficulties, it is advisable to consult a physician about their condition.
When can parents come to see you?
I hold consultations every Friday at the paediatric pulmonology and allergology outpatient clinic at the AKESO POLICLINIC. Booking an appointment is simple; just contact the outpatient clinic to arrange a time.
I look forward to meeting my young patients and their parents, and to working together to address their health concerns.
