Question
What to Pay Attention to in Diet for Bronchial Asthma?
Answer
Patients with bronchial asthma should pay attention to the following aspects in dietary management: 1. A light diet is recommended for asthma patients, avoiding overly salty foods and eating less of acidic foods such as vinegar. During the recurrence of asthma, appropriately selecting food can be beneficial for alleviating symptoms, complementing treatment, and reducing the incidence of attacks. 2. During asthma recurrence, it is also advisable to eat less of foods that are easy to cause bloating or do not provide sufficient nutrition, such as beans, taros, etc., to prevent abdominal bloating, control chest tightness, and severe shortness of breath. 3. Asthma patients should avoid foods suspected to be allergens and foods that may trigger asthma recurrence, such as shrimps, crabs, bamboo shoots, bitter melon, watermelons, mung bean sprouts, as well as tobacco and alcohol.