Food Allergy-Asthma

Prevention of food allergy among people with asthma

People with asthma should avoid foods contain-

• Monosodium Glutamate(MSG)
• Sulfites

Monosodium Glutamate

It is a chemical which can be seen in natural foods as well as additives in many prepared foods, which can be a trigger factor for asthma. There is no sudden onset of symptoms after consumption, but it may occur after 6 to 12 hours.

Foods which contain MSG are yeast, cheese, soy sauce, tomato, processed meat, grapes, mushrooms and wine. In case of packet foods, please look at the list of ingredients.

Sulfites

It is a food additive and also seen in foods naturally, which may trigger asthmatic condition.Sulfite is a general name of six ingredients such as

• Sulfur dioxide
• Potassium bisulfite
• Potassium metabisulfite
• Sodium bisulfite
• Sodium metabisulfite
• Sodium sulfite

When you buy packet foods, please look at the list of ingredients which is mentioned above.
 

Sulfites may be added to foods and beverages such as

• Beer and wine
• Jams
• Dried fruits and vegetables
• Pickled meat

It may also occur in natural foods such as

• Egg
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Soy
• Tomatos
• Shrimp and shell fish