The Link Between Quarantine and Allergies Will Be Investigated

Influenced the whole world coronavirus Due to the epidemic, quarantines were implemented in many countries of the world for certain periods. Irish scientists are also conducting a study on whether babies born during these quarantines are more likely to develop allergies.

Scientists found that babies born to families living with social distancing and isolation rules experienced fewer viral infections and improved air quality during quarantine. will examine the frequency of allergies.

“A good opportunity to understand the origins of chronic diseases”

Jonathan Hourihane, professor of pediatrics who conducted the research, said: "Quarantine, lifelong diseases“It offers a unique opportunity to assess the roots of problems that cause major health and social burdens in Ireland and other developed countries.” he said.

Allergic diseases such as eczema, asthma, hay fever and food allergy have become more common in the last 30 years; less exposure to infectionsIt is thought to be a result of the decrease in the number of family members, increased immunity against serious infections, and too much focus on hygiene in society. It is also stated that the air quality, which is getting worse and worse, also contributes to this situation.

Professor Hourihane said that after birth, the baby's immune system begins to struggle with new challenges outside the mother's womb. "We want to see children playing on the ground, getting dirty, coming into contact with too many people in too many environments. The payoff is often It is a stronger immune system. It is linked to a healthy population of gut bacteria called the microbiome.” he said.

Children go to emergency less than half normal Stating that patients came to the hospital, Hourihane said that the rate of seasonal flu and late spring respiratory viruses was much lower than normal during this period.