RAIPUR: With the onset of winter, there are high or low fluctuations in the weather. It brings a host of seasonal diseases among the children due to weather changes, said Dr Rashmi Agrawal Pediatrician on Friday.

Dr Agrawal said with the onset of winter, there is a possibility of increasing the number of patients infected with seasonal fever, cold, cough, and cold. The changing weather also affects the body. Children's health needs to be taken care of especially during this period.

She said, do not allow small children to come in direct contact with the air in such weather. Special attention should be paid to strengthen the immune system. They should be given food according to age and body. It is best if they eat home cooked food.

Preferably, they should be given a protein diet. Soyabean, cottage cheese, gram, soup, and green vegetables can be given. Avoid cold water consumption. Children should be kept away from plastic sealed snacks, fruit juices with artificial colors, due to which the symptoms of asthma can develop, she added.

She said instead of panicking when children have any problem, it is better to consult a doctor at the right time. No self-medication should be done.

If the immunity is good, then the child will not be affected by any disease, she said. They should be covered with clothes based on weather conditions. Promote children to keep their hands clean and wear masks.