When babies start kindergarten, many parents will find that their children seem to become more susceptible to colds and illnesses. Faced with this situation, many parents will feel anxious and confused, and even doubt whether the frequent use of antibiotics has led to the deterioration of their children’s physique. Based on professional medical knowledge, this article will uncover the truth behind this phenomenon and provide scientific and reasonable suggestions for you.
First, the child’s physique is poor? Don’t jump to conclusions yet!
First of all, we need to make it clear that children’s poor physique is a relative concept and can not be generalized. When parents feel that their children are “physically poor”, it may actually be the normal physiological reaction of their children at a certain stage. Therefore, when a child has frequent colds and illnesses, the first step should be to take the child to a children’s specialist hospital for a comprehensive examination and laboratory test to accurately judge the child’s physical condition.
In medicine, poor physique usually refers to the weak immune system function of children, which is vulnerable to the invasion of external pathogens. However, the “poor constitution” in the mouth of many parents actually belongs to the category of normal constitution. Especially in preschool children, especially in the infant stage, or in the first two years of kindergarten, it is quite common to have a cold and fever five or six times a year. This is because at this age, children’s immune system is still developing and perfecting, and their ability to adapt to the external environment is relatively weak.
2. Analysis
of the Causes of Children’s Frequent Illness The main reasons for children’s frequent illness after entering the kindergarten can be analyzed from the following aspects:
Environmental changes: Before entering the kindergarten, children live in a relatively clean and closed family environment, and are exposed to fewer pathogens. Kindergarten is a public place, gathering a large number of children, the spread of bacteria and viruses has greatly increased. Therefore, in the early days of kindergarten, children are vulnerable to infection due to inadequate adaptation to the new environment.
Immune system development: The immune system of infants and young children is not yet fully mature, and their resistance to various pathogens is weak. After entering kindergarten, children need to face more pathogen challenges, and the immune system is constantly exercised and improved in the process. Therefore, frequent illness in a short period of time is actually a manifestation of the gradual maturity of the immune system.
Living habits: The rhythm of life in kindergartens is different from that in families. Children need to adapt to collective life. There may be problems such as irregular work and rest and unbalanced diet, which may affect children’s health.
3. The relationship
between antibiotics and children’s constitution Many parents worry about whether their children’s frequent use of antibiotics will lead to physical deterioration. In fact, there is no scientific basis for this concern. The main effect of antibiotics is to kill or inhibit bacteria, and they are ineffective for infections caused by viruses (such as common cold and influenza). In addition, antibiotics do not regulate the function of human immunity, so they will not directly lead to the deterioration of children’s physique.
However, the abuse of antibiotics does bring some negative consequences, such as the increase of bacterial resistance and the imbalance of intestinal flora. Therefore, when parents use antibiotics for their children, they must follow the doctor’s instructions and avoid unnecessary use. But it is too far-fetched to say that the resistance is poor to find antibiotics to take the blame!
4. Scientific ways
to deal with children’s frequent illness Faced with the frequent illness of children, parents can take the following scientific and reasonable measures:
Strengthen daily care: maintain indoor air circulation, clean and disinfect regularly, pay attention to children’s personal hygiene, wash hands frequently, and avoid contact with sick children.
Reasonable diet: ensure that children take in balanced nutrition, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and enhance the body’s resistance.
Moderate exercise: Encourage children to participate in moderate sports activities to enhance physical fitness and improve immunity.
Get enough sleep: Make sure your child gets enough sleep. A good night’s sleep helps the immune system function properly.
Psychological support: Give children enough care and support to help them build self-confidence and face the challenges in life positively.
Regular physical examination: Take your child for regular health examination to find and solve potential health problems in time.
In particular, it is suggested that if the child is sick, if conditions permit, try not to send the child to the kindergarten to avoid infecting other children.
V. Conclusion
In short, frequent illness after kindergarten is a relatively common phenomenon, parents need not be too anxious. Through scientific and reasonable nursing and living habits, children’s immunity can be effectively improved and the frequency of illness can be reduced. At the same time, parents should treat the use of antibiotics rationally, avoid unnecessary abuse, and ensure the health and safety of children.
