Foods You Need to Avoid When You Have Asthma

Asthma is no more a new health problem in today's world, some of it's victims are even used to the conditions. Something virtually everyone with asthma needs to always remember is the need to take note of what they eat. Asthma causes the airways in our esophagus to be highly sensitive and prone to closing over. Many things can cause this effect and these are known as 'asthma triggers'. If you come into contact with these you might find your airways tightening up, becoming swollen, or producing too much mucus which will cause wheezing and make it difficult to breathe. If you are a patient with asthma, one fact is that the food you eat will have great effect on your health condition as some food can trigger the condition so please take your time to read through this article carefully as we discuss the foods you need to avoid when you have asthma.

Foods Containing Sulfiting Agents

Sulfites are salts of sulfurous acid containing the ion SO. These are added to wine, dried fruits, bottled lemon juice and some fruit juices in order to prevent oxidation and spoilage.

Common Allergens

Many common allergens are also likely to cause asthma and these include milk, eggs, peanuts, soy, wheat, shellfish and fish. Particularly of course if you are aware of any allergens it is a good idea to avoid these (however food allergies only contribute to around 5% or less of asthma cases).

Hairy Fruits

The hairs on some fruits can trigger the effects of asthma and are easily avoided.

Binders

Binding foods such as bananas and rice can potentially trigger asthma attacks, as might those foods which are high in starch. If you find difficulty in chewing and swallowing then these might contribute.

In extreme cases patients may be admitted to hospital where they will undergo an 'exclusion diet'. This is a diet designed to be low in everything, in order to see if the symptoms subside.