Asthma in children can be quite a frustrating experience for the child as well as the parents. Such children suffer from separation anxiety and can really be a major worry for the parents. A recent study has however concluded that regular family mealtimes can go a long way in helping your child fight back this dreaded disease.

The study was carried out by Barbara Fiese along with her colleagues. Their study was based on two questions. The first one being how severe the asthma symptoms in a child and did it result in separation anxiety in the child. The second question was whether interaction with the family had any effect on the anxiety symptoms.

The reports of the study suggest that both questions have an affirmative answer. Fiese said that their study implied that a child has a better sense of security when he gets supportive interaction during the mealtimes with the family. This removes the separation anxiety symptoms from the children who in turn have improved lung function.

She also said that the family has a great role to play when it comes to a child managing his asthma symptoms. An organized and supportive environment can put away any worry or anxiety that your children may have. Family mealtimes are a good way to find out things about your child and the recurring nature of these meals help the parents to check the symptoms. Thus, regularity and predictability are the most important aspects of family mealtimes. Mealtimes reinforce the sense of safety in the child and make their lungs perform better.