Jesse Stoff: Sleep Disruption Affects Children With Asthma

NEW YORK, NY, August 30, 2012 (Press-News.org) For growing children, the importance of a good night's sleep cannot be overstated. Children need sleep to maintain their health as well as their energy levels, making ample rest an important foundation for success in school, in sports, and in life in general. According to a recent medical report, however, many kids do not receive the uninterrupted sleep that they need--in particular, kids with asthma. The study has won the attention of Dr. Jesse Stoff, a leading immunologist.

According to the new study, sleep loss is a common concern among kids with asthma, and particularly those who live in cities. The effects of this sleep deprivation, meanwhile, can be myriad, ranging from missed school days to lower participation levels in sports. Emergency room visits can also ensue.

The study notes that the breathing problems associated with asthma can lead to sleep disruption, which in term hampers functioning during the daytime. In fact, asthma accounts for as many as 10.5 million missed school days per year, a figure that understandably worries many parents.

This new research has won the attention of Jesse Stoff. A leading immunologist, Jesse Stoff is a respected researcher, consultant, and author; he has previously worked in a private practice. Dr. Stoff has responded to the new asthma study with a statement to the press.

"Asthma is a potentially life-threatening inflammatory disease of the lungs that results in bronchospasms, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fatigue," comments Dr. Jesse Stoff. "One of the common problems associated with asthma is insomnia. Unfortunately, insomnia makes virtually all chronic diseases, including asthma, worse." Dr. Stoff continues by underscoring the potentially huge ramifications of this. "This vicious cycle leads to an increase in bronchitis, pneumonia and over 10 million lost school days per year."

As for potential remedies, Jesse Stoff says that some are better than others. "Many prescription sleeping pills aren't approved for use in children, and even if they were they can further suppress respiration and thus increase the risk of infections," he cautions. "Natural sleep aids should be used, including white noise generators, melatonin, valerian and B-vitamins."

When sleep disruptions are caused by asthma, however, the foremost remedy is to treat the asthma itself. The recent medical study urges parents to take their children to an allergy specialist if breathing problems are leading to other symptoms, such as sleep deprivation.

The study also finds that some children are more susceptible to these problems than others. The findings of the study reveal Hispanic children to be particularly prone to asthma-related sleeping problems. Additionally, kids with high levels of worry or anxiety are the ones who have the greatest difficulty falling back to sleep, upon being woken up by an asthma symptom or an inability to breath.

ABOUT:

Dr. Jesse Stoff is an immunologist who has acted as a researcher, consultant, and author. Through his work, Jesse Stoff has acquired expertise within the fields of acupuncture, private practice, naturopathic activities, teaching, and publishing research findings. To commemorate his contributions to the field, Jesse Stoff has received many awards and board certifications.

Website: http://drjessestoff.net/