What foods should not be eaten with bronchial asthma?

Written by Zeng Xiang Bo
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Updated on November 02, 2024
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Bronchial asthma is a type of chronic, variable inflammation, which is also an allergic inflammation. In clinical cases of bronchial asthma, the majority are allergic asthma. If there is an allergy, allergens exist, therefore, it is crucial for asthma patients to strictly avoid contact with allergens. If it is food allergy, contact with the allergenic food must be strictly prohibited. Additionally, many patients do not know what they are allergic to, so they need to be cautious of common foods that can cause allergies, such as seafood, small fish, and small shrimp. For instance, if people around them or family members experience discomfort or develop a rash after consuming certain medications or foods, or if they experience chest tightness or abdominal pain after eating, such foods should be avoided as much as possible.

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How to completely cure bronchial asthma?

How can bronchial asthma be cured? First, we need to recognize that once bronchial asthma is diagnosed, it is a lifelong disease and is recurrent throughout one's life. So far, it cannot be cured. Many people on television or in magazines claim that traditional Chinese medicine, ancient secret recipes, or other means can cure bronchial asthma, suggesting various treatments. However, these are false advertisements and should not be trusted. Bronchial asthma can be controlled, meaning that it is currently incurable and can only be managed with medication. There are now many treatment options for bronchial asthma. As long as patients seek standardized treatment at legitimate hospitals, the majority of those with bronchial asthma can receive proper treatment and management.

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What to do about chest tightness in bronchial asthma?

Bronchial asthma is a disease characterized by breathlessness, chest tightness, rapid breathing, and coughing, caused by the infiltration of various inflammatory cells in the airways, resulting in the narrowing of the bronchial lumen and the production of a large amount of mucus. When patients with bronchial asthma experience chest tightness, we can treat them with some nebulized inhalation medications. These medications are usually short-acting bronchodilators that can take effect within 3-5 minutes, quickly alleviating the symptoms of chest tightness. Additionally, patients should avoid exposure to allergens that may trigger asthma attacks, such as animal fur, viruses, and dust, to prevent recurrence of the symptoms.

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Treatment of Symptoms of Bronchial Asthma

Patients with bronchial asthma often exhibit symptoms such as episodic coughing, chest tightness, and wheezing. These symptoms typically occur when the patient inhales allergens, cold air, or experiences respiratory infections. Additionally, during an asthma attack, symptoms such as chest tightness tend to worsen at night and when lying flat, whereas they tend to alleviate during the day and when the patient is sitting or standing up. There are also some special types of bronchial asthma. For instance, some asthmatic patients may only exhibit coughing without obvious symptoms of chest tightness, wheezing, or breathing difficulties, which is known as cough-variant asthma. Some patients may only experience chest tightness without obvious wheezing or coughing. Lung auscultation may not reveal any wheezing sound, but treatment with inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators is effective; this condition is known as chest tightness-variant asthma. (Medication use should be under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Consequences of worsening bronchial asthma

The consequences of exacerbated bronchial asthma can cause the patient to feel short of breath even at rest, exhibit orthopnea, and be able to speak only in single words or syllables. The patient may experience anxiety or irritability, sometimes accompanied by profuse sweating, and an increased respiratory rate which, if severe, can exceed 30 breaths per minute. There may also be activity of the respiratory muscles and signs of tracheal tugging, an increased heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute, which in severe cases can surpass 120 beats. Additionally, there is a decrease in blood oxygen saturation, which can drop below 60%.

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What causes bronchial asthma?

Bronchial asthma is very common in clinical settings, mainly characterized by a reversible airflow limitation that can cause recurrent attacks of wheezing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath in patients. These attacks generally occur at night or in the early morning and can gradually ease after treatment. Bronchial asthma is mainly related to several factors, the first being environmental factors. Exposure to pollen and animal dander can trigger asthma attacks. Additionally, infections, diet, and medications are among the various factors that can provoke asthma attacks.