Lung Function, Lung Disease, Respiratory Disease, Emphysema, Asthma
For education only, consult a healthcare practitioner for any health problems. Most of the fruits & vegetables are safe for your birds- however, some - even though safe and healthy for humans - are toxic to birds. Do not give anything to your bird before making sure that it is safe.
This page mainly addresses nutritional support for those suffering from lung disease. Please visit this website for other valuable resources on respiratory symptoms and treatment options.
Nutrition:
Nutrition is very important. The following food items are said to help with the following health conditions. Please click on the links for supportive information.
Asthma: Bell Peppers ... Kiwifruits ...Mustard Greens ... Apples
- Eat more: organically grown fruits and vegetables; cold water fish including cod, salmon, mackerel, herring and halibut; extra virgin olive oil; Flax (toxic to birds) seeds; rosemary, ginger and turmeric.
- Eliminate: milk and other dairy products which have been most commonly cited as increasing the severity of asthmatic symptoms - Ref.: World's Healthiest Foods)
Clean Air is the Key: I was diagnosed with asthma in 1995 -- suffering asthma attacks on a daily basis. My hayfever was pretty bad, too. I was told to give up my pets, have weekly injections (for the rest of my life). To cut a long story short. I did NOT get rid of my pets. I DID clean up my act. Better nutrition and exercise did it long-term. However, I also bought air purifiers and they presented immediate relief for me. I have not had an asthma attack (or hay fever) for 10 years ... Air Filtration Systems
Emphysema: Cantaloupe ... Carrots ... Collard Greens ... Kale ... Mustard Greens ... Winter Squash ... Swiss Chard ... Turnip Greens ... Papaya ... Sweet Potatoes / Yams
Lung Health (also check out: Emphysema, Respiratory): Apples
Respiratory (also check out Emphysema, Lung Health): Sesame Seeds
The World's Healthiest Food Items
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