Lucknow: Open kitchens could lead to allergies, impacting food intake and skin health.
The warning was spelled out by experts during a session on paediatric medicine organised by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Friday.
Dr Neeraj Gupta, a paediatrician from Delhi, explained that open kitchens may contribute to allergies or infections in two ways: dust or pathogens in the home could contaminate food, and cooking can elevate the kitchen’s air quality index to over 1,000, far above the standard level of 500, which is considered severe. He said that the smoke from cooking could affect children nearby, potentially leading to health issues.
Dr Gupta also recommended protecting children from the smoke produced by incense sticks and dhoop, as they can generate smoke equivalent to 75 and 125 cigarettes, respectively.
The importance of addressing allergies in children early for effective treatment was highlighted. The session also addressed the issue of malnutrition among children.
Organising chairperson Dr Sanjay Niranjan noted that many children continue to suffer from diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia, and even children from affluent families face malnutrition due to excessive consumption of junk food. He advised against diluting milk with water for young children.
Dr Manisha Maurya from Prayagraj added that endocrine disorders in children could lead to issues like abnormal facial features, lethargy, and jaundice. The event was attended by medical professionals, including Dr Sarika Gupta, Dr Anurag Katiyar, Dr T.R. Yadav and Dr Salman from KGMU.
Lucknow: Open kitchens could lead to allergies, impacting food intake and skin health.
The warning was spelled out by experts during a session on paediatric medicine organised by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan on Friday.
Dr Neeraj Gupta, a paediatrician from Delhi, explained that open kitchens may contribute to allergies or infections in two ways: dust or pathogens in the home could contaminate food, and cooking can elevate the kitchen’s air quality index to over 1,000, far above the standard level of 500, which is considered severe. He said that the smoke from cooking could affect children nearby, potentially leading to health issues.
Dr Gupta also recommended protecting children from the smoke produced by incense sticks and dhoop, as they can generate smoke equivalent to 75 and 125 cigarettes, respectively.
The importance of addressing allergies in children early for effective treatment was highlighted. The session also addressed the issue of malnutrition among children.
Organising chairperson Dr Sanjay Niranjan noted that many children continue to suffer from diseases like diarrhoea and pneumonia, and even children from affluent families face malnutrition due to excessive consumption of junk food. He advised against diluting milk with water for young children.
Dr Manisha Maurya from Prayagraj added that endocrine disorders in children could lead to issues like abnormal facial features, lethargy, and jaundice. The event was attended by medical professionals, including Dr Sarika Gupta, Dr Anurag Katiyar, Dr T.R. Yadav and Dr Salman from KGMU.
