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Foods to Avoid With Lung Disease
If you experience constant shortness of breath, coughing, or chest pain, you likely have a respiratory disease, such as nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infection, pulmonary edema, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). It is important for you to seek diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. For example, a doctor can perform an NTM lung disease test and prescribe medication such as the ABRYSVO vaccine to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in people 60 years of age and older, or Ribavirin drug for treatment of active RSV infection. Your doctor may also suggest modifications to your diet, cutting out foods such as: 1. Soda People who have lung disease should avoid drinking soda, since it can exacerbate their condition in various different ways. For example, the carbonation in soda can lead to symptoms such as gas and bloating, which can make it more difficult to breathe. Moreover, the high sugar content in soda can lead to an increase in inflammation and weight gain, making lung disease symptoms even worse. To cut down on your consumption of carbonated drinks, try substituting them with other flavored liquids that aren’t carbonated, like flavored tea, natural fruit juice, or flavored water.
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