“A Mediterranean diet containing fresh fruit and vegetables, unprocessed foods, and food rich in antioxidants has been associated with lower rates of asthma and fewer asthma exacerbations in some, but not all, studies.”
So says the Forum of International Respiratory Societies in their latest Global Impact of Respiratory Disease report.
“Correction of vitamin D deficiency in women who are pregnant or those planning pregnancy may reduce the risk of early childhood wheezing illness, although not childhood asthma,” the report says.
Asthma is a chronic lung disease affecting people of all ages. It is caused by inflammation and muscle tightening around the airways, which makes it harder to breathe.
And if INFLAMMATION of the airways is the issue, then yes: I agree. A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help, and FIRS thinks so too.
As always, consult your GP, asthma specialist, or pulmonologist before embarking on any asthma-related interventions.
You can find a rich asthma knowledge base at asthmasa.org
