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Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold

 Expert's advice: Cold weather is increasing, do not take medicine indiscriminately if you have a cold As the country, including Kathmandu, has started to experience extreme cold, experts have suggested not to buy medicine if you have a cold this season. Children and senior citizens especially need more care during the winter season. Experts have urged people to take necessary precautions, saying that children are more likely to suffer from respiratory problems, colds, throat infections, stomach aches, etc. during the winter season. Pediatrician Dr. Ramhari Chapagain of Kanti Children's Hospital says that respiratory problems, pneumonia, and 'cold diarrhea' (cold-related diarrhea) are more common during the winter. 'Nutritious food is needed to protect children from colds. Although children need nutritious food at any time, they need it more during winter than at other times. It helps in digesting common diseases,' he said. He also said that all the vaccines pro...

‘Emotional Loneliness’ Among Parents With Children Abroad

 ‘Emotional Loneliness’ Among Parents With Children Abroad Kathmandu Metropolitan City has reported that emotional loneliness is beginning to be seen among senior citizens with children abroad. A survey conducted by the metropolis has found emotional loneliness among senior citizens with children. This situation has been shown by a study conducted by Prahlad Adhikari on the topic of ‘The Responsibility of the Metropolitan City for the Mental Health of Senior Citizens’ in the third edition of the Metropolitan Research Fellowship (MRF). Binita Adhikari was the supervisor of the study. According to the study, 21.7 percent of people have been found to have severe and very severe emotional loneliness. The Metropolitan City survey found that 62.3 percent had moderate loneliness. Similarly, 15 percent did not experience any kind of emotional loneliness. Similarly, from the perspective of social loneliness, 48 ​​percent had high loneliness, 28.3 percent had moderate loneliness, and 23.7 pe...

"Due to pollution, children in countries like Nepal are born with two years less life expectancy"

 "Due to pollution, children in countries like Nepal are born with two years less life expectancy" The picture of the lungs placed at the gate of the Ministry of Health and Population shows how much air pollution affects the human body. In March last year, the color of the artificial lungs placed in the ministry was removed after 15 days when the lungs turned black. With the increase in air pollution in Kathmandu Valley, experts urge children, senior citizens and patients not to leave their homes at the same time. Air pollution is a health hazard. In other words, air pollution is directly affecting people's health. There is no part of the human body that is not affected by it. Air pollution is a silent killer. It is not visible. But its impact is very high. It affects every part of our body", chest specialist Dr. Raju Pangeni says. About the effects of pollution on health and preventive measures, chest disease and intensive care specialist Dr. Edited excerpt of onlin...

What is the risk of diabetes in children?

 What is the risk of diabetes in children? The problem of diabetes in children is increasing, there are various reasons for this. To solve this problem, it is very important to understand its cause. Mainly, there are two types of diabetes, type-1 and type-2 diabetes. Both these types of diabetes occur in children for various reasons. genetic cause If the child has a family history of diabetes, the child is more likely to develop diabetes. Type-1 diabetes is often caused by genetic factors, which include the destruction of the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. If any member of the family has type-1 diabetes, the child is more likely to develop this disease. Unhealthy lifestyle Today's children consume more junk food and sugary foods. These substances increase the level of sugar in the body, which hinders the action of insulin. Lack of physical activity and staying indoors also increases the risk of diabetes. obesity Obesity is the leading cause of diabetes in children. When a...

Scrub typhus: a growing health challenge in children

 Scrub typhus: a growing health challenge in children Recently, an 11-year-old girl was admitted to Rapti Institute of Health Sciences in Dang due to high fever and physical weakness. Initially, he was treated for a simple fever, but after a few days, his condition worsened. On further examination, it was discovered that he had scrub typhus. In the absence of timely treatment, the disease seriously affected his liver, kidneys, and lungs, resulting in multi-organ failure. The girl was kept on a ventilator, although various life-saving measures were taken, but it became a challenge to improve her health. In the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the incidence of scrub typhus in Nepal. Scrub typhus is a type of bacterial disease that is spread by insects (chiggers) found in wooded areas infected with the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. In children, this disease can cause serious health problems, as evidenced by a recent complex case of multi-organ failure in an...

Tuberculosis spread in children

 Tuberculosis spread in children Experts in this field say that the tuberculosis situation in Nepal is becoming dire because the active model of identifying tuberculosis patients in villages cannot be implemented. A 9-year-old girl was admitted to Kanti Children's Hospital. The parents had taken the child to four private hospitals after experiencing fever, occasional fainting, and flatulence, but the disease was not diagnosed. In the end, he suspected that he might have tuberculosis and administered medicine. The health condition of the girl became serious as she sometimes took and stopped taking medicine. Child respiratory and intensive care specialist Dr. Jagatjivan went to Ghimire. He suspected that the girl had tuberculosis and suggested to be tested. After a few days of testing, it was confirmed that he had tuberculosis. He came in a very serious condition. Tuberculosis had already affected various organs. Ghimire said, "He had to be treated in the ICU for three weeks....

'Pollution can have long-term effects on children'

 'Pollution can have long-term effects on children' Lately, air pollution has been seen high in the major cities of the country including Kathmandu. Even Kathmandu has been included in the list of the most polluted cities in the world. Based on the method of measuring pollution, Kathmandu's air is four times more polluted than normal conditions. This is said based on the amount of 'particulate matter' mixed in the air. The condition of air pollution is determined based on the amount of dust particles i.e. PM 2.5 in the atmosphere. PM 2.5 is fine dust particles in the air with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers, it is a mixed form of solids and chemicals. Since PM 2.5 is very fine, this harmful particle can enter the body and seriously affect the lungs and it may affect health. In this way, what kind of problems can the children's health be caused by the increasing air pollution? What effect does it have on the children of faith? Focusing on these issues, respiratory,...

How to protect children's teeth from being eaten by worms?

 How to protect children's teeth from being eaten by worms? According to the World Health Organization, 70 to 95 percent of children in industrialized countries have tooth decay. Baby teeth are very sensitive. If it is not taken care of properly, the tooth will be eaten by worms. Generally, baby teeth start coming from 6 months. When a child starts teething, tooth decay also starts. During the development of children's teeth, infection and decay increase, and the tooth itself may fall out, leaving only a fragment of the tooth. Tooth decay is the main problem in children. So parents should pay special attention to some things to avoid this problem. That's why worms eat children's teeth The main reason for the problem of getting worms in the child's teeth is the lack of oral hygiene, the change in the way of eating. Children's teeth are eaten by worms due to reasons such as not cleaning the baby's teeth after sucking milk, not brushing the teeth after eating, ...

6 mistakes parents should not make when teaching children to speak

 6 mistakes parents should not make when teaching children to speak What parent doesn't want to hear their child speak as soon as possible? But in the desire to teach their child to speak quickly, parents make some mistakes. This slows down the child's speech development. Therefore, it is important to take care of every little thing during this time. Because at this time, whatever the child sees, it adopts or learns the same habit. Therefore, parents should pay special attention to some mistakes during the child's speech development. Otherwise, it may hinder the child's speech development. 6 things to keep in mind during child's speech development Not having speech therapy Many parents use speech therapy to help their child learn to speak faster. But speech therapy should not be done to the child without the doctor's advice. Because there can be many other reasons why a child speaks slowly. Therefore, speech therapy should be done only after diagnosing the probl...

Ways to boost children's Immunity

Ways to boost children's Immunity Children's immunity is a little weaker than that of adults. Therefore, various infections and flu can quickly affect children.

Why is it important to invest in children's nutrition?

Why is it important to invest in children's nutrition? Proper nutrition is a solid foundation for children's health and development. Well-nourished children not only grow well, but also develop well in learning, social interaction, and immunity.

Do children also have 'tension'?

Do children also have 'tension'? It doesn't matter that the English word 'tension' is one of the most used words by Nepalese people in their daily life. Its Nepali word is tension. But everyone from educated to illiterate is saying - I have tension.

7 ways: Let's choose a school for children in this way

7 ways: Let's choose a school for children in this way As the new academic session is about to begin, parents are preparing to admit their children to school. Some parents are thinking of enrolling in the old school while others want to change the school.

Why is the feeling of insecurity in children, know the solution

Why is the feeling of insecurity in children, know the solution Children's heart is very soft, whatever is taught and explained to them, they soon take it into their hearts and minds. Just as children take good things into their hearts, so children soon take some bad things and other safety-related things into their hearts. Today we will talk about the security and negative emotions that sit in the hearts of children and have a profound effect on their future and present situations.