Here they come, days of rain - and with them the cold, flu, bronchitis and laryngitis that have been named "Winter Diseases". These diseases are caused by viruses (viruses) and their focus is on the respiratory tract. Most of them are not dangerous and will disappear within a few days. But this knowledge does not always provide comfort. Therefore, every year, we look for ways to prevent our children from unnecessary suffering, and ourselves - the loss of working days.
Why do diseases erupt in winter?
Viruses like cold temperatures and dry air, which help keep them stable and ease infection. Because our children often spend the winter in crowded and non-ventilated spaces in schools and kindergartens, the infection becomes fast. Every little Apache or cough spreads the viruses in the air, they pass in contact and some can even survive on various objects, such as door knobs or toys.
Despite the prevalence of viruses in winter, the main concern is precisely against bacterial diseases that can also be caused and sometimes even as a complication of a mild illness, such as colds or ear infection and throat. Bacterial diseases usually require antibiotic therapy .
How can children be kept in winter?
- The following rules can help prevent infection:
- You should try to maintain hygiene, especially washing your hands
- The recommendation is to ventilate the rooms where children spend most of their time, for example in kindergarten and schools
- Ensure adequate sleep hours
Cough or sneeze with the mouth and nose attached to a cuff or tissue.
What else can be done to prevent winter sickness?
Alternative medicine experts recommend trying to boost your immune system in the following ways:
Eating vegetables and fruits:
Mostly those rich in vitamin C like citrus, red pepper, kiwi, guava, parsley, and more. Vegetables and orange fruits rich in beta carotenes such as sweet potato, carrots, pumpkin, orange pepper, and orange lentil may also help.
Taking Echinacea :
A medicinal herb that helps boost the immune system, it can be taken as a dietary supplement to prevent and relieve winter diseases, especially the flu.
Use of dietary supplements and multivitamins:
Considered a good solution especially if your kids don't like fresh vegetables and fruits.
Use of probiotics :
The "good" bacteria help maintain the body's natural protection, digestive health and help reduce the side effects of taking antibiotics.
Making a dietary change:
- Chicken soup is a well-known recommendation for winter disease prevention.
- You should also eat casseroles containing vegetables and legumes, hot drinks containing spices such as ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- In winter, it is very important to maintain the fluid balance in the body and to ensure multiple drinking.
Some recommend removing foods that may increase mucus, such as dairy products, sugar, and more.
