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Avoiding these 5 foods may help prevent asthma attack

However, it's best to consult your doctor before you decide to remove certain foods from your diet.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : February 1, 2020 7:37 PM IST

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While there’s no conclusive evidence that foods can trigger an asthma attack, a severe allergic reaction to some foods can result in asthma symptoms. Food allergies occur when your immune system overreacts to specific proteins in foods. So, if you have asthma, you should closely monitor your reaction to certain foods and avoid them if necessary. However, it’s best to consult your doctor before you decide to remove certain foods from your diet. Your doctor may conduct skin tests to find out if you’re sensitive to certain foods.

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Beans can provide important nutrients for a growing child, including protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, iron, and potassium. You can use it as sandwich fillings or add it in vegetable soups.

Red-wine

Wine or beer: Wine and beer also contain preservatives, especially sulphites. The histamines in wine are also linked to symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing and wheezing.

Seafood

Shrimp: Frozen or prepared shrimp could also trigger asthma symptoms. Sulfites are once again the culprit here. Shellfish is a common food allergen. And within the shellfish family, the crustacean group (shrimp, lobster and crab) causes the greatest number of allergic reactions.  Also Read - 8 Foods That Might Leave You Feeling Hungry