Back to school just around the corner, and one of the main problems faced by minors is recurrent respiratory diseases. These conditions can significantly affect your quality of life; Thus, public awareness of respiratory care needs to be raised to avoid complications and that they do not develop into more serious infections, especially in minors.
According toDr. Aurora Chavez Garcia, Specialist in Allergology, Clinical Immunology and Medical Pediatrics, “Recurrent respiratory illnesses in boys and girls not only affect lung function, but also leave consequences that affect their quality of life. For this reason, it is important that preventive health care be provided and that parents take care and monitor their children’s health to protect them from these diseases when they return to school.
One of the hallmarks of recurrent respiratory illness in children is the recurrence of symptoms; episodes can vary in intensity and duration. Persistent cough, shortness of breath, wheezing and fatigue during physical activity are indicators to be taken into account. Also, due to upcoming seasonal changes, children are likely to become more susceptible to respiratory pathogens.
For this reason, we share these points that you should consider in order to take care of the health of your children for a healthy return to school:
- Vaccination: Keep your children up to date with their vaccinations, which can help prevent diseases that can weaken the lungs and increase the risk of respiratory infections.
- Hand hygiene: Regular handwashing is an effective measure to prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illness.
- Good food: A balanced diet and adequate fluid intake strengthen the immune system and help prevent respiratory infections. Encourage the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and nutrient-dense foods.
- The use of immunostimulants: Medicines containing sublingual mechanical bacterial lysate can be used to prevent recurrence of respiratory tract infections, but a specialist should always be consulted about their use.
- Physical activity: Regular exercise helps keep the respiratory system healthy. Encourage children to be physically active and participate in outdoor activities whenever possible.
Following these tips and taking preventive measures not only protects the health of minors, but also helps reduce the spread of respiratory diseases. In addition to this, the Ministry of Health recently mentioned that the use of face masks is recommended, clarifying the limits of their usefulness.
“When boys and girls return to school, respiratory illnesses become more frequent, so it is important to take preventive measures for their care and thus avoid infection in educational settings. For minors, this is the basis for healthy lung development, allowing breathing without restrictions and improving the quality of life.” emphasized specialist Aurora Chavez.
It is important to comprehensively deal with recurrent respiratory diseases in children and to know what is required of cooperation between parents, guardians, doctors and teachers. Since the start of classes is not far off, it is important to be aware of the symptoms, take preventive measures and seek appropriate treatment and thereby help juveniles to have a healthy environment, especially when returning to school.
