Title: 5 Foods and Drinks That May Affect Asthma | Everyday Health
Headings: 5 Foods That May Trigger Asthma Flares
5 Foods That May Trigger Asthma Flares
Processed foods and certain high-fat foods have been linked to worse asthma symptoms.
Artificial Sweeteners
Processed Foods
Fatty Foods
Wine and Beer
Dairy
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Fatty Foods
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Desserts, red meat, and other fatty foods can worsen inflammation and lung function and exacerbate your asthma symptoms, according to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. These foods can also make it more difficult for you to maintain a healthy weight, which is vital when you have a chronic health condition like asthma, McCormack says. If you’re overweight, your lungs have to work harder, she adds, which can aggravate asthma symptoms. Not all fatty foods should be limited or avoided, however. McCormack emphasizes that some fats, such as those found in fish, avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, and nuts and seeds are healthy for people with asthma. Oily fish, like salmon, also contain omega-3 fatty acids, which can help people with asthma fight inflammation, according to a study published in January 2015 Allergology International. “ Substituting fish for red meat whenever possible is always a good idea,” McCormack says. 539
Wine and Beer
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Sulfites, commonly used as a preservative in wine and some beers, may worsen asthma for those with moderate to severe symptoms, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI). Somewhere between 1 in 40 and 1 in 100 people with asthma have a sulfite sensitivity, per the Cleveland Clinic. Additionally, sulfites can be found in dried fruit, shrimp, pickles, and condiments, according to AAAAI.