Sulphite & histamine Trigger and how to manage

[Oscarmartin]

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

[Troilus]

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.

[EmmaF91 Community Ambassador]

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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!

[Oscarmartin in reply to EmmaF91]

Ah okay that’s good to know, thanks!

[robert1957]

Please research turmeric

[Josephone]

I cannot drink red wine as it triggers my hay fever and asthma badly. Somehow white wine is not to bad

[Hidden in reply to Josephone]

Strangely I believe white wine contains more sulphites than red wine.

[Poobah]

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.

[Columbia2020]

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.