Age and Weather Sensitivity: How Weather Sensitivity Changes Throughout Life Introduction: Weather Sensitivity as a Complex Phenomenon Weather sensitivity (meteorosensitivity, meteoropathy) is a condition in which the human body reacts to changes in weather factors (atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, geomagnetic activity). The scientific community recognizes the reality of this phenomenon, although its mechanisms are not fully understood. Age is one of the key factors influencing the degree and nature of meteorosensitivity, which is related to physiological changes, the accumulation of chronic diseases, and the body's adaptive reserves. Childhood and Adolescence: Formation of Adaptation Children, especially those of a younger age, have relatively high resistance to weather changes. Their autonomic nervous system is more plastic, blood vessels are elastic, and compensatory mechanisms work effectively. However, there are risk groups: Infants (up to 1 year): Their thermoregulatory system is imperfect. Sudden changes in temperature (heat, cold) can lead to overheating or hypothermia, restlessness, and sleep disturbances. Children with chronic diseases: For example, children with asthma often experience a deterioration in their condition during increased humidity, fog, or sudden cooling, which triggers bronchospasm. Adolescents during the period of hormonal reorganization: The instability of the autonomic nervous system during puberty can enhance the reaction to geomagnetic storms or sudden changes in atmospheric pressure, manifesting as headaches, weakness, and fluctuations in blood pressure. Interesting fact: A study conducted in children's hospitals in Tokyo showed a statistically significant increase in asthma attacks in children in the days preceding powerful typhoons, when there were extreme drops in atmospheric pressure. This demonstrates an indirect effect of the weather through changes in the concentration of allergens in the air and the state of the r ... Read more