Healthcare providers may recommend certain drinks for asthma symptoms.
Water can prevent dehydration that can triggerasthma attacks.
The following are specific ways water is good for people with asthma:
What Is Asthma?
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Asthma is triggered differently in people and can be resulting from allergies, exercise, and environmental toxins.
Researchers believe that the coffee benefits are related tomethylxanthines, agents found in caffeine that have a bronchodilator effect.
This study did not find similar benefits from other caffeinated beverages such as soda and caffeinated teas.
Monitoring Caffeine Intake
It is important tolimit how much caffeine you consumeeach day.
Caffeine can also cause sleep disruptions, increased heart rate, irritability, and headaches.
A study of more than 11,000 patients found that lifelong milk consumption was beneficial in asthma.
However, the preliminary research only looked at people deficient in vitamin D. More research is needed.
There is very little evidence to support using these herbal remedies in teas to treat or prevent asthma.
Discuss the benefit with your healthcare provider and confirm that there are no contraindications for using these teas.
Vitamin C is one of thevitamins recognized as important for asthmamanagement.
However, consuming these beverages does not mean you will develop asthma.
Which Fruits Are Best for Asthma?
In children, bananas may also prevent asthma symptoms and improve lung function.
Summary
Asthma is a common lung condition that presents differently in individuals.
Some types of beverages have been associated with a decreased risk of developing asthma and reducing symptoms.
However, this will be very individualized.
Your asthma treatment plan should be customized to your needs.
Reach out to your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns.
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