Title: Foods That Are Bad for Asthma | Livestrong.com
Headings: Foods That Are Bad for Asthma
Foods That Are Bad for Asthma
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Food Allergies and Asthma Symptoms
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Content: Unless you have this type of allergy, foods are unlikely to cause asthma. However, some food choices are worth discussing with your doctor, especially if you experience breathing difficulties after consumption. Video of the Day
Food Allergies and Asthma Symptoms
Food allergies cause your immune system to react after eating certain foods. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, about 2 percent of American adults and 6 percent of children have this type of allergy. Technically, any food can cause an allergy. However, the most allergenic foods are soy beans, eggs, milk, wheat, fish, shellfish, peanuts and tree nuts. Symptoms of an allergic reactions to food varies; while hives and rashes are common responses, you may also have wheezing similar to asthma. The Cleveland Clinic reports that asthmatic symptoms from food allergies are most common in children under the age of five. Advertisement
Possible Aggravating Additives
If you don't have food allergies or allergic asthma, there is still a possibility that other components of food can cause wheezing and breathing difficulties.