Foods to Avoid for Children with Asthma

Question

My child’s bronchial asthma frequently flares up, and I want to know which foods may trigger asthma and which should be avoided.

Answer

Foods that children with asthma should avoid include milk, eggs, seafood, legumes, certain fruits, chili peppers, and seasonings such as pepper, star anise, and fennel. They also include food coloring, flavorings, beer, carbonated drinks, and cold drinks. These foods may trigger asthma attacks, so they should be avoided.