The diet should be governed by amount of exercise, temperature, etc.
ASTHMA
THE CAUSE
The cause of asthma is congestion in, or constriction of, the bronchial tubes. This congestion is usually caused by overeating and the excessive use of narcotics and stimulants such as tobacco, liquors, and beer. The excessive use of sugar and starches, or what is generally known as carbohydrates, will set up a form of difficult breathing, or at least augment asthmatic tendencies. This condition is more likely to occur among those whose lungs are weakened and who have a tendency toward consumption.
ASTHMA—THE SYMPTOMS
There are but few conditions preceding asthma that can properly be called symptoms. The attacks are usually violent and frequently come on late at night. The patient suffers with a sense of asphyxia, which causes the impression of death from suffocation.
ASTHMA—THE REMEDY
The causes of asthma can be removed by diet, fresh air and exercise. If the patient can take a reasonable amount of exercise, sunshine and fresh air, the cure will be more rapid, but if this cannot be done, the diet can be limited so that there will be but little waste, therefore little congestion, and the necessity for exercise and fresh air will be reduced to the minimum.
In cases of asthma, the diet should be confined to—
Egg albumin
Limited quantity of nuts
(No more than two ounces per day)
An abundance of—
Fresh and green vegetables
Fruits
SaladsIf meat be taken at all, it should be confined to fish, young and tender game, or fowl, although these articles are not recommended.