Role of diet in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sultan-ul-Uloom college of Pharmacy, JNTUH, Telangana, India.
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2021, 05(03), 053-063.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2021.5.3.0026
Publication history:
Received on 06 February 2021; revised on 08 March 2021; accepted on 10 March 2021
Abstract:
Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and hyper-reactivity. Asthma prevalence has continued to rise in recent decades as Western dietary patterns have become more pervasive. Evidence suggests that diets emphasizing the consumption of plant-based foods might protect against asthma development and improve asthma symptoms through their effects on systemic inflammation, oxidation, and microbial composition. However, some dietary patterns, such as the Western diet, which includes a high intake of refined grains, processed and red meats, and desserts, have pro-inflammatory effects. On the contrary, the Mediterranean diet, with high intake of fruits and vegetables has anti-inflammatory properties. Greater intake of dietary fibre has been consistently associated with reduced COPD risk, better lung function and reduced respiratory symptoms. The influence of food on asthma outcomes is of growing interest, but dietary habits of asthma patients are not commonly investigated in clinical practice. In this review, we focus on the impact of diet on asthma risk and asthma control. We also detail the influence of diet on obese patients with asthma.
Keywords:
Asthma; COPD; Diet; Respiratory Health; Nutrition
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