Can Milk Cause Asthma Symptoms Like Wheezing - Does It Cause Mucus Production?

Can Milk Cause Asthma Symptoms Like Wheezing - Does It Cause Mucus Production?

Many asthmatics believe that drinking milk can lead to excessive mucus or phlegm production, which in turn leads to asthmatic symptoms.

In fact, even I have believed this to be true in the past. I convinced myself that drinking milk was making my asthma worse. I even switched to drinking soy milk for years and had to develop a taste for this controversial type of milk until I found out how dangerous it was!

To answer your question: No, I don't think milk causes asthma. This is a total misunderstanding. Recent studies have shown no connection between drinking milk and asthma or excessive mucus production. Unless you have a milk intolerance, drinking milk does not cause asthma.

I know there are many people who will say otherwise and they are entitled to their opinion. My personal opinion is that no food on this planet can cause asthma. If this were the case, anyone who drinks or eats that particular food would develop asthmatic symptoms. But we know that's not true. It can trigger asthma, but only in patients with existing intolerance. The only way to know if you are intolerant is to find out for yourself. Don't believe what anyone says on this topic. Milk is a staple in many people's diets, and you shouldn't exclude it simply because of something you read on the internet.

This is especially important if you are the parent of an asthmatic child. Milk is one of the best foods for a growing body. It contains high amounts of protein and other essential vitamins and minerals for growth and development, including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin A and zinc.

However, when I say that animal proteins or excessive amounts, I should say can cause or trigger asthma symptoms under certain circumstances. So it's not a problem that only affects milk, but everything that contains animal proteins such as meat and other dairy products such as cheese and yogurt. If you are concerned and think milk is making you or someone you love asthmatic, try coconut milk, almond milk, or rice milk.

Personally, I drink milk and have been asthma-free for many years. I know that it is not milk or anything in my diet that determines whether or not I develop asthmatic symptoms, provided I follow the 2 golden rules.

Inspired by Cullen Adams