Title: Asthma diet: What to eat and avoid
Headings: Diet tips for asthma
Diet tips for asthma
Foods that may help
Vitamin D foods or supplements
Fresh fruit and vegetables
Vitamins
Beta carotene
Flavonoids and selenium
Whole grain foods
Foods to avoid
Foods that contain sulfites
Salicylates
Fast food
Other triggers to avoid
Other tips for symptom management
Summary

Content: Two studies in 2014
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and 2016
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found that aspirin, which contains salicylate, exacerbated asthma in some people. Learn more about the risks and benefits of aspirin here. Fast food
A 2013 study looking at the consumption of fast food in children and teenagers found that those who consumed fast food three times a week or more were more likely to develop severe asthma, as well as other health conditions. Learn more about how fast food affects the body here. Other triggers to avoid
People with asthma must identify and avoid triggers that may worsen symptoms or bring on another asthma attack. The ALA provide advice and information on common triggers, including: over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, such as aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
common food allergies, such as peanuts and shellfish
smoke, such as cigarette smoke, campfires, or wood-burning fireplaces
adverse weather, such as stormy, windy, cold, or humid weather
air pollution, smog, vehicle exhaust fumes, or chemical fumes
dander and saliva from animals with fur or feathers
environmental exposure to dust mites, mold, or spores
Learn more about allergic asthma here. Other tips for symptom management
The ALA recommend managing asthma proactively. Working with a healthcare provider can help people with asthma develop an action plan to avoid triggers and use their prescribed medication effectively and at the right time. Keeping an eye on symptoms and recording them will help people with asthma identify what steps they can take to avoid foods, activities, or environments that may cause an asthma attack.