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: 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. Obesity can exacerbate
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the symptoms of asthma. Staying active and enjoying a diet that is low in fat and high in fruit and vegetables will help people with asthma maintain a healthy body weight. A 2019 review
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indicates that viral infections can also trigger asthma symptoms. Taking simple steps to avoid infection, such as washing hands and getting flu shots, can help reduce the risk. Learn more about the types of infection here.