Avoid these foods to guard your lungs

The most common foods associated with food allergies are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts (cashews, almonds, etc), soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and shrimp.

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 Avoid these foods to guard your lungs
Food allergy is defined as an overreaction by the body's immune system to proteins in foods that are usually safe or harmless.

Not just asthma but every disorder brings with it a bunch of troubles that interfere in leading a normal life. Although there is no particular diet for an asthmatic, but there are certain foods that they are advised against, as these may lead to aggravation or lead to a resurfacing of symptoms like wheezing, coughing and difficulty in breathing.

In addition to that, in some exceptional cases, food allergies may act as a trigger for asthma. Food allergy is defined as an overreaction by the body's immune system to proteins in foods that are usually safe or harmless. The most common symptoms of food allergy are hives, rash, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea.

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The most common foods associated with food allergies are eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts (cashews, almonds, etc), soy, wheat, fish, shellfish, and shrimp. Coming in contact with a food allergen can trigger your immune system to over-react and release a chemical known as histamine. This release of histamine can be responsible for the symptoms of an allergic reaction in an asthma patient, leading to an asthma attack.

Asthmatics need to avoid food with contents of omega-6 fatty acids and trans-fats. These trigger asthma symptoms and worsen asthma condition and may also develop serious health condition like heart disease. Processed foods and some margarine also contain the triggering elements of asthma.