Is Chinese bad for Asthma?

Question

I have a little bit of asthma and want to have Chinese for dinner...but I remember hearing once that Chinese is bad foe asthma...is this true? Why? And what will it do? Will it make me worse or trigger something off?? What about Thai food?? Or is it just a myth?

Answer 1

Maybe if you are allergic to the food enhancer MSG.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have been to Catering College and it was told that Chinese food was the healthiest ever and most Chinese people live to a good old age, have decent hearts and are never overweight. Have never heard of it being bad for Asthma

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Not as bad as Asthma is for the Chinese I wouldn't think!

Answer 6

I never heard of staying away from any particular type of cuisine, only that dairy would stimulate mucus production so maybe cut down on that. However, Chinese food is mostly free of dairy, so maybe if you concentrate on ordering the healthier versions of Chinese dishes (steamed vs. saturated in grease, vegetables and fish instead of deep fried chicken or pork, etc.) you should be fine.

Answer 7

If it contains MSG.. YES !.... i had a friend that died when we were out having chinese. She had an asthma attack and died on the resturant floor! Its a trigger for asthma

Answer 8

Maybe it is the Mono Sodium Glutamate they use as a seasoning.