Every time the seasons change, if a child has allergies, parents are always particularly worried. In addition to allergic nasal congestion and constant runny nose, the cold air during seasonal changes can also easily irritate the respiratory tract of allergic children, affecting their sleep quality. Pediatricians point out that the temperature difference between morning and evening during seasonal changes can be as high as 10 degrees. The fluctuating temperatures are like a roller coaster. Parents not only have to struggle with how to dress their children, but also have to worry about allergic symptoms affecting their children's sleep quality.
Allergies from childhood also affect sleep
According to a survey by the American Academy of Pediatrics Allergy, nearly 30% of parents found that their children had difficulty falling asleep or woke up in the middle of the night due to symptoms such as nasal congestion, leading to insufficient sleep and affecting their daily routines, which over time led to more problems. Pediatricians state that allergies are caused by an imbalance of immune cells TH1 and TH2. If parents want their children to sleep soundly without being disturbed by allergic symptoms, the fundamental solution is to improve allergic symptoms.
Pediatricians remind that sleep is the golden period for growth hormone secretion. If sleep is often interrupted, it will lead to abnormal hormone release over time, and the child's growth will easily be disturbed. According to foreign studies, children with allergies who do not sleep well tend to have lower height percentile values, and their chances of growth retardation are 2 to 5 times that of normal children. Therefore, parents should not underestimate the growth problems caused by allergies.
Reduce allergy triggers and maintain regular exercise habits
Pediatricians suggest that parents should keep allergic children away from allergens to reduce the chance of triggering allergies. In addition, they should focus on balanced nutrition, ensuring that children consume sufficient and balanced foods from the six major categories to obtain enough nutrients to enhance their body's immunity.
Secondly, cultivating regular exercise habits is also essential. When exercising, the human body's cardiopulmonary function will improve, thereby promoting respiration and blood circulation, helping to balance the immune system, and also stimulating the secretion of growth hormone, all of which are crucial for growth. In addition, probiotics can be supplemented as appropriate to help balance immune cells, effectively improve allergic constitution, and restore excellent sleep quality for children.
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