Patient's question:
My sister has had asthma since she was a child, and she always gets sick during autumn and winter seasons. We have been very worried about her and have been treating her continuously. Currently, her condition is well-controlled, but she still occasionally experiences flare-ups. Now that my sister has grown up, she loves drinking coffee, and we are concerned that this might not be suitable for her condition.Doctor's answer:
Hello, can you drink: Caffeine can dilate bronchial passages, reduce or prevent bronchial asthma symptoms. People who drink a lot of coffee have a lower chance of asthma attacks. Drinking 3 cups of coffee a day produces a bronchodilating effect equivalent to the standard dose of theophylline, hence coffee is beneficial for patients with bronchial asthma.