Title: Diet Recommended for People with Asthma
Headings: Asthma and Your Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Asthma and Your Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid
Asthma and diet: What’s the connection?
Asthma and obesity
Foods to add to your diet
Add these:
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Apples
Bananas
Magnesium
Foods to avoid
Avoid these:
Sulfites
Foods that cause gas
Salicylates
Artificial ingredients
Common allergens
Treatments for asthma
Preventing asthma symptoms from worsening
Outlook

Content: Artificial ingredients
Chemical preservatives, flavorings, and colorings are often found in processed and fast food. Some people with asthma may be sensitive or allergic to these artificial ingredients. Common allergens
People with food allergies may also have asthma. The most common allergens include: dairy products
shellfish
wheat
tree nuts
Treatments for asthma
Most doctors recommend an overall healthy lifestyle to help you manage your condition. This can include eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly. Diet and lifestyle changes are meant to complement your existing asthma treatment. You shouldn’t stop using prescribed asthma medications without consulting your doctor, even if you begin to feel better. Traditional asthma treatments may include: inhaled corticosteroids
long-acting beta antagonists (LABAs)
combination inhalers, which are comprised of corticosteroids and a LABA
oral leukotriene modifiers
fast-acting rescue medications
allergy medications
allergy shots
bronchial thermoplasty, a type of surgery used for severe asthma cases that don’t respond to medication
Preventing asthma symptoms from worsening
When it comes to controlling asthma symptoms, prevention can go a long way.