Hi Guys, I have recently been told that I have asthma and I seem to be struggling with managing my symptom and triggers. I’m starting to think that alcohol can be a trigger and anything with sulphites or histamines. I am interested to know whether anyone else gets triggered by these and if so how they manage this?
Thanks,
Barney
Hi Oscarmartin.
In my experience alcohol can be a trigger and you are quite right when you say it is to do with the sulphates.
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Both sulphites and histamines. I check my squash to make sure no sulphites and avoid alcohol (and even alcohol based sauces) and that’s usually the main things. It’s not just you!
Ah okay that’s good to know, thanks!
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I cannot drink red wine as it triggers my hay fever and asthma badly. Somehow white wine is not to bad
Strangely I believe white wine contains more sulphites than red wine.
Snap. I have never been a drinker, apart from champagne to toast special events and could never understand why I always got a sore throat and wheezing afterwards. So now I just avoid and am very popular as the designated driver!
I have to avoid artificial colourings and preservatives in foods, as well as a whole range of foods, including some fruits & veg. Take aways and fast foods are forbidden. Soya is a pain as it's in so many things now and animals raised for food are often fed soya.
I just think we're very lucky to have so much choice in the shops & restaurants that it's easy to find good things to eat and drink. Much more choice of soft drinks now than when I was a young adult.
Yes indeed alcohol definitely triggers my asthma as well as shellfish, strawberries or anything with sulfites like soy sauce. I try to remember to take supplements such as quercetin and extra vitamin C when I know I'm going to drink alcohol and it does help. Good luck.
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