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5 Worst Foods For Asthma
Asthma is the body’s reaction to inhaling certain substances that cause a narrowing of the airways, inflammation of the tissue that lines these channels, and persistent symptoms like coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath. While there isn’t much research on how diet affects asthma, controlling asthma requires also controlling triggers like food allergies and other environmental factors. For example, eating certain foods increases inflammation, worsening asthma. Here are the 5 worst foods for asthma: 1. Eggs Eggs have been linked to asthma flare-ups because they contain a protein called ovalbumin, which can trigger an allergic reaction. This is particularly common in children with both asthma and food allergies. In general, people aren’t born with food allergies, but develop them over time because of repeated exposure to the food and a continued improper immune response. In such cases, eggs are often one of the first foods for which a young child can develop an allergy. Food allergies may also crop up in adults who were previously free from them. 2. Cow’s milk Cow’s milk contains beta-lactoglobulin, a protein that can trigger the immune system to produce antibodies against it. The body then generates IgE (immunoglobulin E) to attack when it comes into contact with milk proteins, leading to anaphylactic shock and asthma attacks.
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