Triggering factors for asthma, diet advice - Online Doctor Chats
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Doctor : Hi
User : can you tell what to eat if suffering from asthma
Doctor : Yes sure
User : because inhalers are effective for 24 hrs only..after that same problem occurs
Doctor : Patient need to avoid cold food and anything that he or she is allergic to
Doctor : I understand
Doctor : May I know if it is for you?
User : it is for my mother
Doctor : ok
User : she has consulter many doctors...taking many medicines..but no cure...
Doctor : May I know a few more things to suggest her better?
User : like
Doctor : How long is she suffering from Asthma?
Doctor : Is it allergic or seasonal or continuous throughout the year?
User : from past few years .... 4-5 years...she was fine in between..but sometimes suddenly it becomes more
Doctor : ok
Doctor : Is she on regular medications?
User : she did her blood test...and they told that there is allergy...
Doctor : ok
User : ya she takes inhaler and Some medicine L montine...i dont remember the name now
Doctor : It is fine
Doctor : She needs to stay away from cold food like refrigerated food, cold drinks, ice creams
Doctor : If it is allergic asthma, then she needs to stay away from the allergen like dust, pollen etc
Doctor : There is no specific diet that needs to be followed in Asthmatics
User : but she doesnt eat anything cold...
User : but tell me is taking inhaler really harmful
Doctor : Not really
Doctor : If the condition of your is responding to the inhaler, then there is no harm in taking it
User : ok
Doctor : Only thing is that it is not to be overused in case of no symptoms
User : but daily once she can use it?
Doctor : Yes, she can use it
Doctor : But depending on her symptoms also
User : can you tell me is ther any medication that can be used at home..any fruits...anyting specific
Doctor : If she does not feel difficulty in breathing,then she need not take it everyday
Doctor : Nothing specific as such
Doctor : Do avoid cold fruit juices, banana
Doctor : It depends on individual person
Doctor : And their individual allergies
User : ok..thanks Doctor.. the only problem is she gets too much worried..and I think even that is one of the cause
Doctor : Definitely
Doctor : Worry is one of the trigger factors for Asthma
Doctor : She needs to be relaxed
Doctor : You can suggest her good deep breathing exercises everyday
Doctor : Are you there?
User : yes
Doctor : Is there anything else I may help you with?
User : no ... thanks so much for your time and advice
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me
Doctor : Wishing your mother and you a good health
Doctor : Take care
Doctor : Bye for now
User : bye
User : can you tell what to eat if suffering from asthma
Doctor : Yes sure
User : because inhalers are effective for 24 hrs only..after that same problem occurs
Doctor : Patient need to avoid cold food and anything that he or she is allergic to
Doctor : I understand
Doctor : May I know if it is for you?
User : it is for my mother
Doctor : ok
User : she has consulter many doctors...taking many medicines..but no cure...
Doctor : May I know a few more things to suggest her better?
User : like
Doctor : How long is she suffering from Asthma?
Doctor : Is it allergic or seasonal or continuous throughout the year?
User : from past few years .... 4-5 years...she was fine in between..but sometimes suddenly it becomes more
Doctor : ok
Doctor : Is she on regular medications?
User : she did her blood test...and they told that there is allergy...
Doctor : ok
User : ya she takes inhaler and Some medicine L montine...i dont remember the name now
Doctor : It is fine
Doctor : She needs to stay away from cold food like refrigerated food, cold drinks, ice creams
Doctor : If it is allergic asthma, then she needs to stay away from the allergen like dust, pollen etc
Doctor : There is no specific diet that needs to be followed in Asthmatics
User : but she doesnt eat anything cold...
User : but tell me is taking inhaler really harmful
Doctor : Not really
Doctor : If the condition of your is responding to the inhaler, then there is no harm in taking it
User : ok
Doctor : Only thing is that it is not to be overused in case of no symptoms
User : but daily once she can use it?
Doctor : Yes, she can use it
Doctor : But depending on her symptoms also
User : can you tell me is ther any medication that can be used at home..any fruits...anyting specific
Doctor : If she does not feel difficulty in breathing,then she need not take it everyday
Doctor : Nothing specific as such
Doctor : Do avoid cold fruit juices, banana
Doctor : It depends on individual person
Doctor : And their individual allergies
User : ok..thanks Doctor.. the only problem is she gets too much worried..and I think even that is one of the cause
Doctor : Definitely
Doctor : Worry is one of the trigger factors for Asthma
Doctor : She needs to be relaxed
Doctor : You can suggest her good deep breathing exercises everyday
Doctor : Are you there?
User : yes
Doctor : Is there anything else I may help you with?
User : no ... thanks so much for your time and advice
Doctor : Thanks for consulting me
Doctor : Wishing your mother and you a good health
Doctor : Take care
Doctor : Bye for now
User : bye
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