She is suffering from asthma, and whenever the weather changes, she gets a continuous cough for a few days. What kind of diet should she follow along with her regular medicines so that asthma symptoms do not get triggered during weather changes, and how can she manage it better?
Weather changes can commonly trigger asthma symptoms because cold air, dust, pollen, humidity, and sudden temperature shifts may irritate the airways and lead to coughing or breathing difficulty. Along with regular asthma treatment, a healthy diet and avoiding triggers can help reduce flare-ups. Warm homemade food is usually better tolerated than very cold, oily, or processed foods. Fresh fruits, green vegetables, nuts, seeds, turmeric, ginger, garlic, and foods rich in vitamin C may help support immunity and reduce irritation in some people. Drinking enough warm fluids can also help keep mucus thinner and ease throat irritation. It is also important to avoid smoking, strong perfumes, dust exposure, and sudden exposure to cold air. Using a mask during weather changes and keeping the home clean may help prevent attacks. If coughing becomes severe, sleep gets disturbed, wheezing increases, or breathing becomes difficult, she should consult her doctor because asthma may need better control or adjustment in treatment.