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- Title
Çocukluk Çağı Akciğer Hastalıklarında Sağlıklı Beslenmenin Önemi.
- Authors
EMİRALİOĞLU, Nagehan; ASLAN, Dilek
- Abstract
Nutrition has an important role in the development of the lungs. Malnutrition, which causes adverse effects on many systems, especially its effects on respiratory system development and lung diseases can lead to permanent impairment in respiratory functions in older ages. Prevention of malnutrition in childhood, early recognition and necessary interventions will contribute to reducing morbidity and mortality. In this review article, it is aimed to discuss the effects of nutrition on lung development, the effects of malnutrition on the frequency of lung diseases in children and the clinical course of these diseases, to evaluate nutritional suggestions and solutions to prevent malnutrition in childhood lung diseases, and to review the measures taken in this regard in the world. Although the effects of malnutrition in infancy and childhood on lung health and pulmonary functions are not known clearly, recent reports have shown that malnutrition in early childhood adversely affects the pulmonary functions. Besides, malnutrition has effects on both cellular and acquired immunity and on the frequency and risk of respiratory tract infections. Furthermore, all these influences increase the risk of developing chronic lung diseases. Majority of deaths due to respiratory diseases in childhood are preventable, however, it is important to take precautions and appropriate attitude in this regard. Supporting breastfeeding, adequate nutrition of the mother during pregnancy, supporting the intake of micronutrients, controlling the nutritional status in the early period in chronic respiratory diseases and taking precautions will positively affect the prognosis of patients in older ages. In conclusion, evaluation of the growth, adequate weight gain and height in the routine follow-up of children have an important role in terms of early interventions in preventable conditions.
- Publication
Journal of Pediatric Disease / Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi, 2022, Vol 16, Issue 5, p461
- ISSN
1307-4490
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12956/tchd.882783