The moment a person realizes they have breathing problems, their life changes forever. Several inflammatory lung conditions may cause breathing issues, such as asthma, COPD, or chronic allergies. While you should always see a doctor immediately if you suffer breathing issues, many doctors will recommend dietary changes, to further prevent complications and reduce flare-ups of breathing related symptoms. While adopting a healthy diet might be difficult for many, people with breathing problems should try as much as possible to avoid the following foods: 1. Acidic foods and drinks At the end of the esophagus, there are rings of muscles that form valves. If by any chance, the valve opens frequently or refuses to seal well, the acid in the stomach can move to the esophagus. When the acid gets to the esophagus, you experience heartburn. While heartburns might be expected, frequent heartburns can be a sign of acid reflux disease. Acid reflux disease is a danger for people with lung disease since it increases the chances of getting lung disease.To reduce acid reflux symptoms, it is advisable to limit or avoid acidic drinks and fruits like coffee, tomato sauce, fruit juice, and spicy foods. 2. Deli meats Cold cuts can lead to breathing problems.

Ulcerative Colitis is a serious inflammatory condition of the colon (large intestine) that is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Ulcerative Colitis symptoms can be painful with regular flare-ups and unpredictable relapses; this makes it very hard to live with. It is worth mentioning that there are several types of colitis, but ulcerative colitis is the most common form. Ulcerative colitis can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), fatigue, and weight loss. Here are several food triggers for colitis: 1. Butter or margarine The problem with these foods is that they are high in saturated fats and trans fats. Saturated fat is found in animal products such as meat and dairy foods, while trans fats are artificially produced saturated fats found in processed foods like margarine and shortening. Both types of fat can increase inflammation in the body, which can make symptoms of Crohn’s disease worse or even cause flare-ups. 2. Carbonated beverages The carbonation in these drinks can irritate the lining of your intestine. If you have ulcerative colitis, it’s best to avoid all carbonated drinks. The gas from carbonated drinks can cause cramping and diarrhea. This is because the gas causes your intestinal muscles to contract more forcefully than normal.