THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FEEDING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES IN CHILDREN

Abstract

Respiratory diseases remain one of the leading causes of morbidity in early childhood. Infant feeding practices play a crucial role in the formation of the immune system. Natural feeding (breastfeeding) provides essential immunological protection, while artificial feeding may lack important bioactive components. Understanding the relationship between feeding type and respiratory disease risk is important for improving child health outcomes.