Title: Foods to Avoid When Asthmatic | Livestrong.com
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Foods to Avoid When Asthmatic
By August McLaughlin
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Asthma is a chronic disease in which your lungs become inflamed, your airways restrict and breathing becomes difficult. Symptom flareups known as asthma attacks may be triggered by allergies, stress, cold weather, physical exertion, viruses or smoke. In addition to medications, inhalers and doing your best to avoid potential triggers, a healthy diet, limited in particular foods, may prevent or lessen the severity of your symptoms. Dairy Products
Dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, may worsen asthmatic symptoms. The texture and consistency of dairy products may exacerbate mucus production and congestion, according to Ellen W. Cutler, author of "Live Free from Asthma and Allergies," and make it more difficult to breathe freely. High-fat dairy products may worsen inflammation. To prevent these occurrences, limit or avoid dairy products and foods that contain significant amounts of milk, butter, cheese or cream. Foods and beverages high in dairy content include cheese-topped pizza, pasta Alfredo, creamy soups, cheesecake, nachos, ice cream, frozen yogurt, lattes, creamy smoothies and milkshakes.