Asthma is strongly linked to environmental irritants and allergens. It is often triggered by physical exertion. Wheat or gluten may also be a factor.
Typical asthma triggers include smoke (tobacco, wood fires etc.), chemicals, pollen, dust and dust mites, mold, pet dander and cockroaches.
Here are hidden asthma factors that no one is talking about: wheat and gluten.
These foods are probably not direct asthma triggers for most people.
A surprising number of people may be experiencing asthma from wheat and gluten, but indirectly.
Some studies have show a link between gluten sensitivity and asthma. For example, children with asthma have a higher incidence of celiac, according to one study.
Other studies have shown that when some people eliminate wheat from their diet, their exercise-induced anaphylaxis symptoms stop.
Numerous reports and anecdotal stories are showing a strong link between wheat or gluten, and asthma.
A reaction to wheat and a reaction to gluten may be two different things. What they have in common, besides the high levels of gluten in wheat, is that they are common foods, nearly impossible to avoid.
Because they are likely to be in your diet on a multiple-times-per-day basis, and because their effects are delayed, as are the benefits when these foods are removed from your diet, it is unlikely that you would notice the connection between wheat or gluten, and asthma.
However, if you eliminate all gluten-containing foods for three to four weeks, you may notice a big improvement in your asthma symptoms. I sure hope you do. Please add a comment with your story after you have tried this.
Note that traditional allergy tests may come up negative for wheat and gluten.
There are several reasons why you should ignore the results of such tests and try eliminating gluten from your diet instead. This is of course the ultimate test.
For one thing, if you have celiac, you don’t have an allergy, you have a specific reaction to gluten in your gut. This is a very serious condition that can do tremendous damage over time. There are tests for celiac disease.
Another reason tests are not that accurate. They give false positives, false negatives, and may miss other immune reactions such as delayed food reactions, food sensitivities etc.
So forget the tests, if you have asthma, try a gluten-free diet, and see what happens.
Gluten, Asthma and “My doctor thinks I’m crazy”
“My doctor thinks I’m crazy” you might say. In deed, I copied and pasted this phrase from one of the many comments below. Many doctors think in a linear way: asthma, cause unknown –> take asthma medication and avoid air borne allergens like dust and pet dander. The idea of celiac disease is starting to take hold among doctors, but only if you have stomach ailments. The idea that a gluten allergy or some other mechanism may somehow be connected to asthma won’t enter most of their brains, and if it does, they will assume you are crazy, not that they are ignorant.
If you find that a gluten free diet reduces or eliminated asthma symptoms, you may choose to tell your doctor about it, but think about it as a test to see if he is open-minded; don’t ask him for permission to treat you or your child’s asthma by avoiding gluten.
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My entire family is now gluten free. My first child had several food/environmental allergies and trouble since birth with breathing/asthma related symptoms. My 4th child also has food/environmental allergies since birth. I believe that the troubles my first child had as a newborn/infant would of been eliminated (ex: wheezing, colds all the time, colicky, uncomfortable, rsv, pneumonia, bronchitis etc….) if I would of not given her wheat and/or gluten. I did not give wheat or gluten to my 4th child and she has not developed asthma, is not always sick, not colicky etc…. and she has more food allergies than my first child had. My son (2nd child) was always bloated and complained that his back/stomach hurt. He would run to the bathroom after he ate. I also had stomach trouble since a child but we have no food allergies and without wheat/gluten symptoms are gone.
My husband has vitiligo which is an autoimmune disease that could be triggered from gluten. He was always swollen and tired and now his vitiligo is improving and he is never swollen and tired. My 3rd child I do not see much of a difference she has no food or environmental allergies.
I am not sure if any of us have celiacs but I do believe that we are gluten sensative/intolerant. I have struggled with the descision to go gluten free and have had a rough time debating on the descision for my entire family but I have not found one negative thing to make me go back to wheat/gluten in our diet.
I believe that gluten/wheat is definately related to asthma and several other asthma type symptoms as well as digestive troubles.
My first child who is/was asthmatic has stopped controlling medications and take benadryl/albuterol once in awhile during allergy season if necessary. Before she was on a daily routine of medication to control her asthma.
I tried it and it worked for us all.
Thanks for sharing your story, Nichole.
I highly recommend that you get your entire family tested for celiac disease.
Celiac disease has lots of complications.
If you are totally committed to a life-long gluten-free diet and have the willpower and fortitude to remain gluten free no matter what, then it is less important.
But don’t expect your children to have that commitment and willpower, certainly not as teenagers! If they are celiac, the implications are much more serious than if not, so best to know.
Sure glad you’ve solved your family’s asthma problems!
WOW it seems there really is a link. I will definitely try this as I find that I now have an immediate reaction to wheat when I eat it, I can hardly breathe. I wonder if anyone has lost weight doing this eating plan because I could sure use some of that too
Many celiacs are under-weight when they eat gluten, but some become over-weight, and loose weight when they go gluten-free.
If you have a wheat allergy or gluten allergy, that’s a little different. You may well loose weight going gluten-free, especially if you generally lower your intake of carbs.
Most of all, I hope that you find the key to reducing or eliminating your asthma symptoms.
It’s incredible! I was suffering from severe asthma – to the point that I was afraid I would have to quit work. Several different meds daily – plus a neubulizer – prednisone….well, you get the picture!
Then I heard that gluten might be a culprit and researched. Given that I also had Crohn’s, RA and Hashimotos, I felt something had to be at the core.
Well, I’m 8 weeks off all gluten and feeling fantastic! More energy! Very minor asthma problems – to the point of almost having none. My doctor reduced Advair from 500 to 250 and we dropped the two nasal sprays and prednisone.
I had almost forgotten how it feels to be able to breathe effortlessly – walk around the block – and do yardwork again.
That’s really great Elisa.
Have you been tested for celiac disease?
I highly recommend it. Most tests may come back negative if you haven’t been consuming gluten for a while. Given the symptoms you have, you may prefer to assume you have celiac disease, and act accordingly (stay on a very strict gluten free diet).
Hi,
I would so appreciate some help. I need an angel to help me get my sanity back. I am 54 years old, post-menopause. I have had this unsettling problem with my breathing for the past year and a half. Its like I am breathing normal and all of a sudden I have trouble, not so much a shortness like out of breath problem, more like I am hungry for a regular breath. And periodically I get a tightness. At first when this started it was very minimal and would come for a couple of days on and off. And then be gone for months. But in the past several months I have had a regular bout with this problem. In the past few months, every single day on and off I have this problem. I went for a complete physical last month, including an ECG and all was well. All the bloodwork turn well also. Yet I still can’t breathe well at times. I went back to the doc and she is sending me for pulmonary testing as I suggested to her that I read and found out that I could have menopausal-related asthma. Never had asthma in my life or any other breathing problems. Then I started hearing about this gluten asthma and after reading some of these posts, I am thinking maybe this is what is going on with me. Maybe I have a gluten-asthma related problem.
I am going nuts here day to day and it is robbing the quality of my life as I think about this and worry about it each day. I guess before I get tested for gluten, I should maybe make note or write in a journal how I feel after certain foods ingested, etc.
Does this make any sense to any of you out there ? I am in very good shape, keep fit, exercise 3 times a week, weights and cardio and never have breathing problems. I only have my breathing problems at rest when doing my regular daily things. Or after a meal, or drink. I always, always, get the breathing problem after a few sips of my morning coffee with cream and sugar cane…………….So looking into this as it is the only food intake when I get the breathing problem that stands out to me right now.
Anyway, sorry this is so long but I have noone to talk to about this and I am going crazy with worry and the more I worry the worse I feel……Please someone help me put this puzzle together. I would be grateful to you forever……..I just need something, anything, to go with in my search for answers…………………………Thanks
Nancy
Nancy- GET YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS CHECKED ASAP!
I am 42, severe asthma hit me a year and a half ago… not like normal wet/wheezy asthma… this is like my lungs constrict… get tight. I use albuteral which works thank God.
Went to dr. had almost no vitamin d in my blood. Vitamin D deficiency is directly linked to the lungs!! I am living proof. I am trying to get my levels up, and just had a test after 4 months of supplimenting with vitamin D3… dont take the d2 your doctor will prescribe… DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH… you will find TONS of dr’s online who admit that d2 is worthless!! which by the way, is what all you milk products are enriched with… which explains why even people who drink lots of milk are deficient. D2 DOESNT ABSORB!!
Hoep this helps you, or anyone else!
ps… CELIACS/gluten intolorant people are COMMONLY Vita D deficient… due to the reduced ability to absorb fat soluable vitamins!!
Great point Kim, thanks for the fantastic info!
I have asthma and allgery dairy sugar wheat gluten my mom & dad do not think that I have to do gluten-free at all.
but my brother the i have to do gluten free and my aunt said the same thing to
your LeeAnn Nolin
A gluten-free diet certainly helps some people with asthma, as you can see from the other comments here. It does not help everyone with asthma apparently.
If you find that it helps your situation, then you will know it is worth the effort by the positive results you feel. If it does not help, then a gluten-free diet is not worth the effort (it is very hard to maintain, as anyone who has tried it in a serious way for years on end can tell you).
If, in the end, a gluten-free diet helps you, then you don’t need to listen to what anyone else has to say to it (parents, doctors etc.): stick to it!
I have been on a gluten-free diet now for about 2 years. Before this, I used to get bronchitis every time I caught a cold. I have not had bronchitis since I went gluten-free!!!!!!
asthma-gluten
I’m 59 and have been an asthmatic my whole life. In the fall of 2006 my symptoms intensified and on jan. 3, 2007 i collapsed from asthma and was ambulanced to the hospital. The doctors were of no help and after 3 rounds of prednisone I was no better. A friend told me to get tested for gluten as my life was in jeopardy, almost not being able to talk walk talk or eat.
I was found to be gluten inteolerant in august of 07 and have since been on a gluten free diet. Inflammation takes a long time to subside and though i still have discomfort in breathing I have reached the point where i can jog and live normally. Going gluten free undoubtedly saved my life and this was a revelation to me and my doctor.
asthma-gluten
Although I’ve been an asthmatic my whole life, the symptoms started to worsen in the fall of 2006. My breathing deteriorated significantly and on Jan. 4 2007 i was rushed to the hospital after collapsing. Several rounds of prednisone offered no relief and the doctors couldn’t find the way to deal with my problem. I could hardly talk walk or eat and after a further 6 months a friend told me to get tested for gluten as I would probably die if no relief was found. I was diagnosed gluten intolerant in august of 2007 (age56) and went on a gluten free diet. The inflammation in my lungs was slow in receding and even today I have not attained effort free breathing. However I’m back to jogging as of a year ago and the condition continues to very slowly get better. It was a revelation to both me and my doctor.
GLUTEN ASTHMA & CONSTIPATION
In response to ruby red – My beautiful daughter, Olivia, age 6 has suffered from asthma, had double pneumonia 4 times, bronchitis, croup (hospitalized), and has had SEVERE constipation for 4 years. I have been to every doctor, specialist and finally I turned to a naturopathic doc who did extensive tests – stool, blood, hair. Today we received the results, severe gluten allergy – dairy and eggs also. All of her symptoms are related and are caused by gluten. Doctor said it will take up to a year of a very strict diet to get her system “back to normal”. If left untreated or kept on her normal diet – many health dangers can arise including IBS and celeic’s disease. Continue with the path you are on with the gluten – her health could be dependent on it!!!
gluten free diet
I have a 8 year old daughter with severe asthma and allergies…She is on 7 different medicines right now and going through a variety of tests at Children’s Hospital…they are testing for CF cystics fibrosis. It has been so stressful, missing school and work. She has had pnemonia 6 times within the past two years. Her immune system is so low, they gave her a shot to boost up her immune system, and she had an allergic rection to it. Frustrated and not knowing were to turn, her ENT suggested gluten, egg, dairy, peanut,soy,free diet and bring her back in three weeks. Well, I found several different items at Whole Foods and we are going on week two with all natural foods. I will post at the end of our trial period to let you know what the status is.
This natural health supplement should help
Hi Rubyred,
I’m sorry to hear about your daughter’s distressing health problems.
I agree with the suggested restricted diet because it just might help.
I hope you’ve also been told to keep dust down in your home with a HEPA filter and frequent vacuuming with an vacuum cleaner with built in HEPA filter.
I also hope you’ve been told to check for molds in your home. Certain types of mold can completely destroy your health.
gluten free diet
Please let me know how you make out. My 7 year old daughter has been burdened with persistant asthma for almost two years. She’s practically never “under control”. She complains of constant belly pain. She’s only had pneumonia once, but was on antibiotics at least 4 times in 2009 for ear infections or sinus infections which of course make the asthma worse. She has many environmental allergies, pets, molds, pollen, trees, weeds, and grass. She has missed 10 days of school this year and spends a lot of time in the nurses office at school. She has also developed a bumpy skin colored rash on her cheeks, and has been complaining of being extremely tired and feeling miserable.
She was also on 7 meds a day. Her asthma/allergy doc recently took her off three meds a week or so ago to see if they helped with the belly aches and acid reflux. I haven’t noticed a difference except for less “constant mucus” in her upper airway. She has an appt. with a GI doc at the end of the month. I just decided today that I’m going to try gluten free for a week or two and seen if makes a difference in her belly.
Help for my toddler son with asthma
My son has allergies to dogs/cats/guinea pigs and also recently had an asthma flare up after playing with a dust mop. I have just started reading about eliminating gluten but don’t know where to start…are there any good websites or cookbooks out there?
Thanks! I’m so glad to read there is hope out there people suffering from asthma. I don’t want him to be on drugs for the rest of his life!
Lisa
asthma and wheat/gluten relationship
I’ve had asthma my whole life. Being around animals would set it off the worse. Around the age of 40 I started to develop a rash and intestional problems. Through internet research I decided to elminate gluten/wheat. When I am completely gluten free for about a month my rash is almost gone and my asthma is totally gone. I can go weeks without my inhaler and go jogging at the gym without any breathing problems. But, it’s hard being gluten free so if I go off of it for week I am a mess! The rash reappears in several different areas on my body and I need my inhaler several times day. I think I would die if I even tried jogging as just beathing is a challenge. I am convinced it is the gluten/wheat. I have found following a gluten free diet very challenging-it is in everything.-and especially everything good.
Avoiding gluten and wheat difficult – but worth it!
I know what you mean!
I’ve been avoiding gluten and wheat for over 20 years. It gets easier but is still always a challenge.
With severe symptoms like what you describe, it just isn’t worth eating the stuff, and you train yourself to be better at avoiding gluten over time.
How long have you been avoiding gluten for?
I have been following a
I have been following a gluten free diet on and off for about the last 1.5 years. I feel so much better when I am gluten free-but have has a hard time maintaining it. I believe about 6 weeks is the longest I’ve gone totally gluten free.
Gluten free diet is difficult but worth it
Following a gluten free diet is a major challenge, I agree with you!
I think it took me about 2 years to fully convince myself that it is really worth the effort.
Your case may be different, it depends on how bad your symptoms are. From your description, a gluten free diet is worth your while as well.
It is challenging, especially when you go out with friends.
As you become better at it, better at insisting on gluten free food, better at saying know to gluten-contaminated food, it does become easier.
I hope you are able to follow your gluten free diet more carefully over time and learn to stay off gluten for longer.
Good luck with your gluten free diet!
Asthma Gone
My son had Asthma and multiple allergies. 6 months after going gluten free we noticed he had gone the who winter without any breathing problems, or an emergency room visit. First we went of the steroid and now the singulair. He has been off of any asthma meds for about 4 months, and not even a cough.
Glad to hear that
Thanks for your story. I’m really glad that a gluten-free diet worked for your son’s asthma.
SO Horrible!
So I went gluten-free & haven’t needed an inhaler in years. In fact, both of the once I had were expired as of last year (but I haven’t had insurance for a while). So over the past couple of weeks, I went on vaca, attended a conference, & just generally bunked my usual diet. I haven’t been able to breathe ALL DAY! I think it started a couple days ago, but I’ve totally been wheezing for going on 16 hours. I’ve also been more itchy than usual & my head is definitely clogged. All these things creep up on you if you don’t pay attention, & then you wonder what’s going on!
Like the article says, if you’re skeptical or unsure, just try to go gluten-free for a few weeks & see the diff. I also noticed that I’m not as sluggish when I’m gluten-free, & I don’t have as many joint problems. I also don’t feel like there’s lead in my gut.
Be kind to your body & it will be kind to you!
Asthma and Keratosis Pilaris Free
I’m stunned that more doctors don’t make the connection between asthma and gluten. I have had asthma most of my life (since I was 3), but when I turned 40 I started having intestinal problems also. I’ve also sufferred with keratosis pilaris (bumpy skin on arms and legs). I was really sufferring with the intestinal problems and talked with 4 different drs. Finally in desperation I turned to the web and discovered gluten. I cut it out and after about 1 month of being gluten free I began noticing that my skin turned beautifully smooth. My digestion problems also subsided. Then to my surprise my breathing became much clearer than before. My asthma pretty much went away. I got to thinking that if gluten was affecting my outside skin so negatively, it was also probably affecting my internal skin. I wish doctors were more aware of the impact of gluten on patients that come in with a constellation of symptoms that involve skin, digestion, and asthma.
ASTHMA AND GLUTEN
At the suggestion of a friend, I took my son to a chiropractor to see what other ways we can deal with his allergy induced asthma… He told me to eliminate gluten and dairy from my son’s diet. This of course was impossible to do, but in time, I was able to eliminate both. (the dairy was a little easier but the gluten was the most challenging part). Spring allergy season came and instead of his singulair, the chiropractor recommended a natural anti histamine supplement. This combined w/ the elimination of gluten and dair and voila! It was great! For his 6th birthday, my son ran around and not one attack (even a slight cough). Throughout the spring, he went to various parties, he would sweat and turn red as he usually does when he runs around- but not a single cough or shortness of breath! I was estatic! Then came the summer- between driving him to camps, swim classes, more free time for him to be around others (namely other family members like my mother and mother in law who think I’m being a bit much with my son’s new diet), mini weekend trips … I found myself always saying “OK, but just a little bit this time” or giving in to people’s “it’s just a little bit… his body craves bread…”. My son ate a donut here, a slice of pizza there, a little bowl of non GF cereal, etc… etc… etc… now in August, ragweed season has arrived coupled with the heat wave and air quality alert days that just hit us and my poor son got his first attack in 8 months! Thank God wasn’t bad that we had to rush to the hospital, but for three nights, I have to listen to him cough and struggle. We are back to the albuterol- the homeopathic recommendations weren’t helping too much at this point. EIGHT MONTHS! AND THE SPRING ALLERGY SEASON WITH ZERO NEED FOR HIS NEBULIZER! AND JUST BECAUSE I GAVE IN TO PRESSSURES (MOSTLY FROM FAMILY) … MY POOR SON IS SUFFERING! Today was day three and my husband has the audacity to tell me to bring him to his always claritin and antibiotic crazed pediatrician— in the meantime, he waltzes in our home with munchkins and winked at our son that he can have just one. I put my foot down and told him off! Then, I reminded our 6 year old why he is in this state in the first place… So yes. In my son’s case, I highly believe that having gluten in his diet. I wish they would do more scientific studies. This would save thousands of children from having to take singulair and other allergy medications and asthma medication that may have side effects…
Thanks for a great story, Marie
Thanks for sharing, Marie .
Its hard enough eliminating all gluten when you’re an adult and determined … must be hell trying to keep your 6 year old away from it.
The family attitude can be a problem. Some people just don’t get it.
Well, too bad! Glad you’ve learned to stand up to them.
“… his body craves bread …” – I had to laugh at that one.
Craving bread = a kind of addiction = a sure sigh of allergies. Tell them I said so!
Good luck with your son’s diet. It will get easier as you work out more of what you’re son can eat, and as he gets older and is able to manage it himself.
By the way, what blood type is he?
Marie, I have been an
Marie, I have been an asthmatic for over 40 years and I, too, have a wheat allergy. I appreciate your efforts to help your son and I also understand completely your desire to keep him off meds. However, I feel that it is also important to not have to live with a severely restricted diet. Such a diet affects our ability to enjoy certain foods, as well as impacts a person socially – we all want to be able to join in with our friends – enjoying a pizza, cake, etc. It is my understanding that unless someone has Celiac disease, it is not completely necessary to remove wheat from the diet. I, personally (and I realize this is a personal decision), would rather eat what I like, and simply take my inhaler when needed. I have been using an albuterol inhaler for about 30 years, with no ill effects…in fact, I am an extremely healthy 45 year old. I have a friend who’s child is asthmatic, and she coddles her daughter out of fear. I am hear to say, don’t be afraid, he will be ok, and please let him live a normal life.
I would rather avoid foods that are obviously not good and adversely affect my body, than be reliant upon a medicine every single day. I have asthma and am reliant upon my inhaler. If i do not have it with me i panic and it is a very terrible feeling. I have just recently been looking into this gluten / wheat intolerance and i think that people may be onto something hear, I have noticed a decrease in the use of my inhaler since i have reduced wheat and gluten.
Glad to hear you’ve noticed an improvement as you reduce gluten in your diet.
I wonder if your asthma symptoms might disappear completely if you cut out gluten 100%?
To the poster above who addressed Marie’s post:
I have had severe, life-threatening asthma since I was nearly 7 and what you are describing your asthma case as is mild compared to some. If you occasionally take an inhaler, never had to take daily inhaled steroids or oral steroids on a regular basis, it may be little more than an inconvenience for you to breath a bit constrictively. In my case, and it seems in the case of the poster you responded to regarding her son, it is much more severe. Asthma can be life threatening and if this mother believes she is saving her son from these life-threatening experiences, it is not about a few simple puffs on an inhaler. Please understand that for some people, avoidance of foods that cause severe symptoms may be the lesser of the two evils and simply avoiding a food substance instead of having frequent trips to the emergency room to respond to a life threatening asthma attack, IS the lesser of the evils. This mother loves her son enough to want him to experience a life which includes the simple luxury of breathing. I think that is a noble goal and one that should be applauded.
If your asthma can be controlled as you’ve said and you don’t mind using inhalers the rest of your life, that is your decision but to criticize those who would like their loved ones to be free of life threatening attacks is not fair.
As you’ve said, it’s an individual decision but parents need to make decisions best for their children. In this case, this mother wants her child to stop suffering. How can avoiding foods that make him suffer be preventing him from enjoying life? I think it’s the opposite myself.
asthma question
Hi,
I was wondering if you’d mind sharing the name of the natural anti-histamine your chiropractor prescribed? I also have asthma (which is rarely a problem now that we removed mould from our house), however my eczema has been a nightmare for 2 years, and I can’t seem to get rid of it. The natural anti-histamine would be great to try – thanks for your help, Gwen
Thanks for sharing this story. My daughter has asthma, allergies and exzema. We recently went gluten and dairy free and I notice that her symptoms are so much better. My husband suggested that we start to introduce gluten and see if her body can handle it. Within days she was full-blown with her symptoms. I have to say I am very frustrated with the medical community at not being open to this link. We went to the doctor for tonsilitis tonight, she said it looked like allergies were the culprit. I told her we went gluten free/dairy free for 2 months and just recently started her back on gluten. She was very negative that that could be the issue. Ugh!
Why were you asking your chiropractor about your son’s asthma?
Asthma and Gluten
I was diagonosed with asthma in 2007 at age 56 to my total surprise. Didn’t think much of it until this summer when I got smacked down with several episodes that landed me in the ER. Oddly, earlier in the year I had stopped eating wheat to test the relationship between ADD and gluten. This was also a recent revelation about my entire family having ADD. And so this summer I had returned to eating wheat when I traveled to the Northeast for a reunion and conference and it’s been DOWN HILL ever since. It came to me this morning while pouring granola into a bowl for breakfast that I should check the WEB on any causal relationship between gluten and asthma AND LOW AND BEHOLD here it is. THANK YOU!!! I’ll be back with a report.
Looking forward to your report
Thanks for your comment, TinTin.
I’m looking forward to your report.
mold, asthma and commercial citric acid
I have a bad asthma reaction to foods with commercial citric acid in them. I can eat lemons and oranges all day long and have no problems. I have done research and found that they grow the citric acid in mold. I realized this several years ago that I only had asthma when I had a food item which had the ingrediant “citric acid”. I have asthma only once in while so I can trace this easier than most. I also prepare most of my food from basic ingrediants and eat out only once in a while. However, almost all restaurant food seems to have citric acid and so I have learned to avoid eating out.
Omg…is THAT what it is??
Omg…is THAT what it is?? I’m an asthmatic – allergy-based since the age of 2 – and I also have gluten issues. My allergy tests are positive for all the norms: peanuts, tree nuts and sesame seeds, but not wheat (that I know of). I test positive for the celiac antibody tests, but my intestinal biopsy was negative.
Still, I avoid gluten at all costs now because I’ve found that it makes my asthma significantly worse. Also my eczema. After years of not being able to get my eczema to cease, even with antibiotics, I finally have a way to control it: I just stop eating gluten and it’s gone.
BUUUUUT I still get some asthma symptoms from time to time and haven’t been able to figure out what it is. I research everything thinking that I might have gotten glutened…but no.
Growing up my Mom ALWAYS said I was allergic to citric acid in foods. She used to check all the labels. But I can east citrusy fruits so I just thought she was wrong. (She always said “wheat” too…Mom knows best, huh?) But now I’m going to look more into this citric acid thing. I wonder if that’s it??
THANK YOU!!!!
asthma
I’ve been gluten free for about a month and my asthma feels like it is gone. I haven’t needed my inhaler once and my lungs aren’t itchy and hot feeling anymore. It’s remarkable.
Great story!
I love that story!
I hope the remarkable recovery continues.
Stay healthy
asthma
I too have found that when I do not eat bread my asthma is better and I have also discovered that tea with milk did it as well but I removed the milk and it does not give me wheezing. For all that is worth. We got a bread machine for christmas and I put on about 7 lbs and also got my asthma back but now I am off it again.