RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Milk consumption and mucus production in children with asthma JF Canadian Family Physician JO Can Fam Physician FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada SP 165 OP 166 VO 58 IS 2 A1 Gurkaran Thiara A1 Ran D. Goldman YR 2012 UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/58/2/165.abstract AB Question Many parents of children with asthma are becoming increasingly reluctant to add milk to their children’s diet because they believe it will worsen their children’s asthma owing to increased mucus secretion. Recognizing the importance of milk as part of a healthy diet in supporting growth and calcium consumption, is it advisable to restrict milk in the diet? Answer Dating back to the 12th century, milk has been proscribed for patients with asthma. However, to this very date studies have not been able to provide a definitive link for this recommendation. As there is a need for more conclusive evidence to determine the effect of milk among children with asthma and further understanding of mechanisms involved in mucus production, milk should not be eliminated or restricted. Health Canada recommends 2 servings of milk (0.5 L) a day for children 2 to 8 years of age and 3 to 4 servings of milk a day (0.75 to 1 L) for children 9 to 13 years of age for unrestricted healthy development.