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Zeng Xiang Bo
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
About me
Associate Chief Physician of the Department of Respiration and Critical Care Medicine at the Second People's Hospital of Hunan Province. Master of Medicine, visiting scholar in the United States, member of the Hunan Province Internal Medicine Specialty Committee. Engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and the rescue of internal medicine difficult cases for a long time. Proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough, handling of pulmonary nodules, rescue of severe infectious diseases, and experience in respiratory endoscopy intervention.
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Specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic cough, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, and pulmonary nodules, with expertise in the management of complex cases in internal medicine critical care, respiratory interventions, mechanical ventilation, and other related fields.
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What foods are good to eat for bronchial asthma?
What food bronchial asthma patients eat is a question with much consideration. Foods that bronchial asthma patients should avoid mainly fall into two categories: First is allergens. If a patient has previously had an allergy to certain foods, is suspected to be allergic, or has family members who are allergic to a particular food, then they should avoid eating it. Also, common allergens like small fish, shrimp, and seafood should be avoided, especially during asthma attacks. The second category is spicy and irritating foods, which should also be avoided. Therefore, the primary focus should be on eating light, easily digestible foods, and sticking to foods that are commonly eaten, avoiding those that have not been tried before. Moreover, if a food is known to potentially cause allergies after medication, it should not be consumed. (Please use medication under the guidance of a professional physician, and do not self-medicate.)
What are the complications of bronchial asthma?
The complications of bronchial asthma are divided into acute and chronic complications. Acute complications, which occur during a severe asthma attack, mainly include pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema, severe hypoxia, respiratory failure, leading to severe arrhythmias, electrolyte disturbances, and in severe cases, coma and death. Chronic complications are mainly due to chronic changes in bronchial asthma leading to airway remodeling, chronic airway inflammation, and chronic narrowing. The complications at this stage mainly include chronic respiratory failure and pulmonary heart disease.
Is bronchial asthma serious?
The symptoms of bronchial asthma vary from person to person, as does its severity. Some patients may have very mild symptoms, only showing slight chest tightness and mild coughing. Other patients may experience very severe symptoms such as respiratory failure, loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest, and sudden death. The clinical presentations are completely different. Therefore, bronchial asthma can be considered a suppressive disease, meaning everyone's symptoms are different, and one cannot generalize; most patients are relatively mild.
What foods should not be eaten with bronchial asthma?
Bronchial asthma is a type of chronic, variable inflammation, which is also an allergic inflammation. In clinical cases of bronchial asthma, the majority are allergic asthma. If there is an allergy, allergens exist, therefore, it is crucial for asthma patients to strictly avoid contact with allergens. If it is food allergy, contact with the allergenic food must be strictly prohibited. Additionally, many patients do not know what they are allergic to, so they need to be cautious of common foods that can cause allergies, such as seafood, small fish, and small shrimp. For instance, if people around them or family members experience discomfort or develop a rash after consuming certain medications or foods, or if they experience chest tightness or abdominal pain after eating, such foods should be avoided as much as possible.