The current strain of coronavirus (Covid-19) was first discovered in Wuhan, China towards the end of 2019. Since then, many thousands of people across the world have caught the virus, and Scientists have been carefully observing common symptoms and how the virus can impact the respiratory and immune system, to better understand its exact pathology.
Breathing is something that we take for granted so we often aren’t aware of how our bad habits can exacerbate conditions such as asthma. Teaching your child how to breathe deeply could help to improve the health of their lungs while also helping them to relax and feel fitter.
Growing awareness of the impact of air pollution has made many parents wonder about what they can do to protect their children’s lungs. Being aware of the risks is important so that you can take steps to reduce them as much as possible.
Winter can be a tough time of year, especially when you have young children who are picking up all the coughs and colds going around at school or nursery. Although it’s impossible to defeat viral infections completely there are some steps you can take to ensure that your family has the best chances of staying well this winter.
Persistent bacterial bronchitis is one of the possible causes of chronic coughing in children. If your child has been diagnosed with this condition then you might want to learn a bit more about it.
Asthma can be very sensitive to environmental changes so it is common for symptoms to flare up when the seasons change. Some children have worse symptoms over the summer as a result of pollen allergies but for others asthma can get worse during the winter.
Noisy breathing is very common in children. It usually happens when there is some kind of blockage or narrowing of the airways. The most common cause of this is a cold, which will often cause snuffling or wheezing sounds. If it only happens occasionally, when your child has a blocked nose, then noisy breathing isn’t usually anything to worry about. However, if it happens often, isn’t linked to a cold, or sounds very bad then you should see a doctor. Noisy breathing can sometimes be a sign of something more serious in children.
Wheezing is a whistling or rattling sound that happens while breathing in or out. It is very common for babies and young children to wheeze occasionally, for example when they have a cold. However, it can sometimes be a sign of a more serious condition such as asthma. When should you be concerned about your baby’s wheezing?
If your child is a noisy breather, it can be extremely worrisome to hear them struggling for breath night after night. However, many causes of noisy breathing are temporary or aren’t a cause for major concern. Sometimes, noisy breathing may indicate a bigger problem, so it is important to keep an eye on them.
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Food allergies can run in families, but the way that they are inherited is complicated and other factors, such as diet and environment can be involved too. However, there is certainly a genetic component to food allergies.
Suzanne Harvey
secretary
