With the opening of schools, many respiratory viruses that we have not seen for a long time during quarantine processes have started to spread again in epidemics. Let's talk about what we can do to protect our children.
- Rule Mask - Distance - Hygiene: This is important in preventing all droplet and respiratory diseases. We now know these 3 rules like we know them by name and I am not going to explain them one by one. \
- When our child returns home from school, nose cleaning should be routine along with hand washing and face washing. For this, Nasal Wash solutions are my first choice for mechanical cleaning. This can also be achieved with saline. \
- A regular and balanced diet: This will strengthen the immune system. Supplements can also be used to boost immunity, but this should not be a routine, it should be intermittent and appropriate to the situation, always consult your doctor about supplements. As a dietary supplement, you can use "nutritional yeast" daily as a family, it is a natural supplement containing high beta glucan. You can find it at @makarnal please and macromarket-migros. \
- In order to prevent children from seeing different and patterned masks and changing them with each other, it is conceivable to buy a single type of mask for the class and have the school/teacher control it. I think this should be done at least for low-population classes. \
- Disinfectants for young children are recommended to be alcohol-free. Jack&Jill and Crystalin brands are suitable. \
With love
Dr. Gizem Güngör Takeş
This article is for general information only and does not replace an examination or diagnosis. Please consult your doctor about your child's condition.
