By Admin 
A recent research revealed a shocking picture about the health of children all over the world. According to the report, the risk of asthma has increased considerably among children born between 2008 and 2017 and it is estimated that about 1.5 crore children may have asthma. This figure is not only worrisome, but also shows that our future generations are facing a serious health challenge.
What is asthma and why is the danger growing?
Asthma is a disease related to the lungs, in which the windpipe swells and shrinks. This brings sounds like difficulty in breathing, cough, chest tightness and wheezing while breathing.
There can be many reasons behind the increasing cases of asthma in children:
- Increased air pollution: Air pollution has reached dangerous levels in many cities of India. The fine particles and poisonous gases present in the air damage the lungs of children, which increases the risk of asthma.
- Allergies and Environmental Factors: Dust particles, polene (particles), pets of pet dandruff, fungi and some chemical children can cause allergies, which can trigger asthma.
- Lifestyle changes: Instead of playing outside, spending more time indoors, especially on mobile and TV, is reducing their physical activities, which weakens their disease immunity.
- Changing food: Excessive intake of junk food and processed food is also affecting children’s health, which is increasing the risk of diseases like allergies and asthma.
- Genetics: If any of the parents have asthma or any other allergic disease, then the chances of getting asthma in children increases.
Effect of asthma on children
Asthma is not just respiratory disease, it can affect the whole life of children.
- Effect on studies: Due to asthma, children may have to take leave from school, which leads to their studies. They are unable to focus in class even if there is difficulty in taking it.
- Reduction in physical activities: Children suffering from asthma often shy away from participating in sports or other physical activities, affecting their physical development.
- Effect on mental health: Repeated attacks of asthma or feeling difficulty in breathing can also give rise to mental problems like enzyme and depression in children.
- Danger of hospitalization: Children may also have to be hospitalized due to serious attack of asthma.
These figures are warning us that we have to take steps immediately.
- raise awareness: Parents, teachers and society should be aware of the symptoms of asthma and methods of prevention.
- Reduce pollution: Both the government and the society have to take strict steps to reduce air pollution.
- Healthy lifestyle: Encourage children to take nutritious diet and regular physical activity.
- Doctor advice: If you see any symptoms of asthma in your child, see a doctor without delay. Asthma can be controlled by treatment and management at the right time.
It is important that we identify this serious problem and work together to give our children a healthy future.
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