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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Most of us have been led to believe that excess &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;bHKn7UsU4cL3OMrbplQpSQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/why-does-copd-cause-increased-mucus-production-914878&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mucus production&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and a worsening cough are direct consequences of consuming too much dairy. Although it&amp;amp;#39;s true that products like milk, cheese, and yogurt may thicken mucus, dairy products do not typically increase &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/increased-mucus-production-914907&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;mucus production&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or worsen a cough. On the contrary, recent studies suggest that a meaty, salty, starchy diet does. In fact, people who eat a diet rich in meat, refined starches and sodium are 1.43 times more likely to have a persistent, productive cough than those whose diet consists mostly of soy and fruit. Limiting these foods may help reduce chronic respiratory problems, like\u200B a\u00A0cough, and increased mucus, which are associated with COPD. Which foods fall into this category? Check out the following:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Pork, chicken, fish, and red or processed meats&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Sweets and desserts&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;French fries and other fried dishes&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Noodle dishes, especially those containing white pasta&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Preserved and processed foods&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Refined grains&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Certainly, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/cruciferous-vegetables-430034&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;cruciferous vegetables&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; are delicious and nutritious, but they&amp;amp;#39;re also notorious for causing gas and bloating. And they&amp;amp;#39;re not the only foods behind these annoying\u2014and sometimes embarrassing\u2014symptoms. For most people, a gas that leads to bloating can be quite uncomfortable. For people with COPD, however, bloating can create increased pressure on the diaphragm that may worsen &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/dyspnea-meaning-causes-symptoms-914898&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;dyspnea&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. If any of the following foods cause you to feel gassy and bloated, lean toward other choices:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Broccoli&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Cabbage&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Kale&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Brussel sprouts&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Cauliflower&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Bok choy&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Radishes&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Fried chicken and other fried, greasy foods&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Carbonated beverages&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;A recent study, published in the &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;European Respiratory Journal&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt;, finds that eating large amounts of nitrates (substances used to preserve cured meats) may aggravate &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;cpuf-h5BAOo1m34AzvWYqA&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/can-copd-be-reversed-914864&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;COPD symptoms&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; so badly that hospitalization for &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-a-copd-exacerbation-914694&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;COPD exacerbation&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; is necessary. Nitrates may also worsen &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;Q9zndLHTwh9t-c-gkJdVVQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/copd-symptoms-915030&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;disease progression&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. What&amp;amp;#39;s considered too large an amount? Researchers say that eating more than one slice of ham per day is all it takes to have this effect. In order to avoid this risk, a moderate or occasional intake of nitrates is recommended. Foods that are high in nitrates include:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Hot dogs&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Bacon&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Cold cuts and other processed luncheon meats&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Ham&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Some people, including people with COPD, are highly sensitive to food &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/is-there-an-allergy-cure-82794&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;allergens&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. Food allergies are associated with worsening respiratory symptoms, including a cough, shortness of breath, &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/is-wheezing-a-common-asthma-symptom-for-adults-200529&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;2&amp;quot;&amp;gt;wheezing&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-goes-on-in-the-lungs-during-an-asthma-attack-200609&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;3&amp;quot;&amp;gt;bronchospasm&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. If you&amp;amp;#39;ve been diagnosed with &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;Rs1jB2Nt7abMv-rkWDnDeQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-are-the-symptoms-of-seasonal-allergies-770656&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;4&amp;quot;&amp;gt;food allergies&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, then you already know what you can\u2014and cannot\u2014eat. But if your symptoms tend to get worse after you eat, and you&amp;amp;#39;re unable to attribute them to any other justifiable cause, perhaps an underlying food allergy is a reason. The following foods account for the majority of all allergic reactions:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Eggs&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Nuts&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Wheat and cereals that contain glutens&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Milk&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Peanuts (one of the most allergenic foods that cause severe, often fatal allergic reactions)&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt; &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;xJGrWO121ydYmaSG8elRbQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/south-beach-diet-nuts-and-seeds-lists-2242440&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;5&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Tree nuts&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, such as hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Soybeans&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;Crustaceans including crab, shrimp or lobster and mollusks such as snails or oysters&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Remember, maintaining a &amp;lt;a data-inlink=&amp;quot;IUducm8sTlpnTESTBBiJQQ&amp;amp;#61;&amp;amp;#61;&amp;quot; href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/healthy-weight-and-bmi-range-for-older-adults-2223592&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;6&amp;quot;&amp;gt;healthy weight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; for your height and bone structure is most important when choosing an eating plan. If you&amp;amp;#39;re concerned with being &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/the-role-obesity-plays-in-copd-914698&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;overweight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/what-is-malnutrition-914791&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;8&amp;quot;&amp;gt;underweight&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, talk with your health care provider about modifying your diet and beginning an &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/exercise-and-copd-914974&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;9&amp;quot;&amp;gt;exercise program&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. In the meantime, here are some suggestions on what to include in your diet if you have COPD:&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-follow-a-copd-diet-guidelines-914693&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;10&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Best Foods for a COPD Diet&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/coping-with-copd-4014512&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;11&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Healthy Eating Tips for People With COPD&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/li&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Sources:&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Butler, LM., et al. &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Prospective study of dietary patterns and persistent cough with phlegm among Chinese Singaporeans.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. Published ahead of print on November 4, 2005 as doi:10.1164/rccm.200506-901OC.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;de Batlle, J., et. al. &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Cured meat consumption increases the risk of readmission in COPD patients. &amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; Eur Respir J. 2012 Sep;40(3):555-560. Epub 2012 Mar 9.&amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sub&amp;gt;Jesenak M., et. al. &amp;lt;em&amp;gt;Food allergens and respiratory symptoms.&amp;lt;/em&amp;gt; J Physiol Pharmacol. 2008 Dec;59 Suppl 6:311-20. &amp;lt;/sub&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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