J2O orange drinks set off my asthma really bad but dont understand as
can eat oranges and no reaction.
Just wondering what could be in it to set it off and what to look out for
in drinks as when we go out as I dont drink alchohol.
any ideas welcome ! thankyou
hi there! sounds like its perhaps one of the additives or other things in the drink? You'd need to keep an eye out to see if it happens with other drinks. You could get allergy tested.
As for non alco drinks, why not non alcoholic beers (plentiful supply) sasparilla in fancier places (healthy too) or tea/coffee?
Ocado lists the ingredients as follows:
Fruit juices from concentrate. (Orange Juice 44%, Passion fruit juice 6%), water, sugar, stabiliser (pectin), flavourings, citric acid, colour (anthocyanins), preservative (potassium sorbate), antioxidant (ascorbic acid)
Not a lot to go on there, really. The ""flavourings"" bit could hide a multitude of sins, the colouring is plant-derived, so that just leaves potassium sorbate - otherwise known as E202.
Wikipedia says:
Potassium sorbate is a skin, eye and respiratory irritant, although some research implies it has a long term safety record and non-toxic profile.
So it could be that. As Seytonz says, if it happens with other drinks check to see if they also contain potassium sorbate or E202.
Thank you Seytonzxxx
Thank you Peaksteve its def one big trigger for me xxx
From the ingredients citric acid is made from penicillium mould, so if you are allergic to this mould it could also trigger your asthma.
Orange and passion fruit contain salicylates which again could set the asthma off.
Pectin may have residual moulds from the original fruit used and also salicylates depending on what fruit it was made from (frequently apples).
As already mentioned the flavourings could also be a culprit...
Stupid lungs grrrr.
Been out with hubby and as j20 set me off thought i would try cider but dont drink hardly ever just xmas but thought bugger it and
try to find a drink thats ok.
Had cider and set lungs off again and needed 8 puffs of my easyhaler 200mg and we came home. Stupid asthma.
Need to find drinks ok for me when out. X
I know its boring but good old plain water at room temperature is always a start...
Hi, just to say my daughter has a severe asthma attack whenever she drinks J20's. I would like more people to be aware of this as it took a while to find the cause. I believe it is due to citric acid and potassium sulphate/sorbate which are both asthma triggers.
Hi
I have the same problem with J20 so I tend to drink room temperature water with lime slices and maybe lime cordial, I have found it quite limiting to find drinks when I go out for drinks
If you can have juices, what about cranberry juice or apple juice - just a suggestion
hope that helps
Nimz
Saw the below information on the internet and thought it might be helpful.
Common Food Allergens
Food allergies can worsen asthma symptoms and cause asthma attacks. The most common food allergens are milk, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts, such as almonds and walnuts. Other common food allergens are wheat, soy, fish and shellfish, such as shrimp and lobster. A board-certified allergist can test for and diagnose any suspected food allergies.
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Sulfites
Sulfites are compounds containing sulfur that occur naturally in food and are used in food processing. Common foods containing sulfites are wine, shrimp, dried fruits or vegetables, and potatoes. Sulfites also are in condiments such as lemon or lime juice, pickles and relish.
Food Additives
Three common food additives can lead to asthma symptoms: tartrazine, monosodium glutamate and aspartame. Tartrazine is a common ingredient in food dyes and colorings. Monosodium glutamate, also known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer sometimes used in Asian restaurants, fast food restaurants and processed foods. Aspartame, sold under the brand name NutraSweet, is an artificial sweetener used in diet sodas or added to coffee or tea.
Food Preservatives
Manufacturers add food preservatives to their products to prolong shelf life. Preservatives such as benzoates, BHA, BHT and nitrites can cause asthma attacks. Foods with these preservatives include fruit juice, soda, cured meats and pickles.
Prevention
Preventing food-induced asthma attacks requires carefully reading ingredient lists on food labels and avoiding the allergens, additives and preservatives that could trigger an attack. Physician and board-certified allergists can help patients create individual plans for preventing attacks.
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Food and drink allergies and asthma.
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