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The dangers of pollution for the health of a child and a young mother

Many mothers have a question: should a child be deprived of a daily walk in the summer heat, when all the media are trumpeting high levels of atmospheric pollution?

The most serious pollutants, nitrogen dioxide and ozone, adversely affect the respiratory system, and carbon monoxide affects the heart and brain. In an adult, heavy pollution increases the incidence of diseases such as respiratory failure or chronic bronchitis. Pollutants reduce the body's defense against infections.

During the peaks of ozone pollution, most people do not feel anything. But some describe chest tightness, pain when inhaling deeply, and eye irritation.

A child's breathing is more frequent than that of an adult, which means that he inhales even more pollutants. Walking in a baby carriage or on foot during rush hours can be compared to being at the exhaust pipe... The children's breathing apparatus is developing, and the child is more susceptible to allergies than his parents.

Bronchial cells with cilia, whose role is to eliminate dust from the respiratory tract, are still weak in the child. Immature cells, which often encounter contamination, can be permanently damaged. Bronchial irritation with pollutants can contribute to asthma attacks and worsen viral bronchiolitis in infants.

However, if you live in a city, do not deprive your child of a daily walk, but do not go out during the hours of the greatest pollution. Take a walk in the morning and evening. Avoid big roads, prefer green areas. Avoid mist, its droplets contain pollutants that are easy to inhale. Choose a kangaroo bag over a baby stroller, as the baby is located above the exhaust pipes in the bag.

Household pollutants (cigarette smoke, chemicals, disinfectants, varnishes, paints, glue vapors, etc.) are also dangerous for a child. Therefore, it is necessary to ventilate the house regularly (preferably at night), especially the children's room. Do not smoke in the car, and if this happens, ventilate it before putting the child in there. Don't forget to clean the ashtrays.

These tips are equally suitable for both young parents and expectant mothers. Studies have shown that pregnant women's exposure to air polluted with carbon monoxide and ozone (as well as maternal smoking or an unstable diet) increases the risk of lung and heart diseases in the child.

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