Nairobi, Aug. 5 -- Asthma and allergies are common conditions that affect many children as they grow up.

Parents often struggle, visiting one hospital after another in search of medical solutions, especially if their children suffer repeatedly from the conditions.

Treatment and appropriate medication play a key role in managing both ailments as well as preventing severe symptoms associated with them.

However, health experts note that parents can do much more at home to reduce the risk of their children suffering from, or having severe symptoms linked to asthma and allergies.

Key among them is sleep which many people tend to take for granted, yet it plays a significant role in the overall health status of human beings.

A new study publi...