Asthma

Asthma can be triggered by a number of things including dust mites, pollen, animal hair and sulphur-based food preservatives. Although substances in food do trigger asthma in some people, food is less likely to be a trigger than other environmental factors.

Asthma is a condition of the respiratory system that leads to difficulty breathing. An asthma attack can be triggered by a number of things including dust mites, animal hair, pollen and perfume. In some cases, substances in food may trigger an asthma attack, however this is much less common than other environmental factors. These food substances may be food additives or naturally occurring food chemicals. For most people with asthma, there is no need to eliminate particular foods from the diet.


If certain foods are suspected of triggering an asthma attack, an Accredited Practising Dietitian can provide expert advice on how to best meet nutritional needs and replace any foods linked to asthma with safe foods.