Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) - MYTH: Caffeine can treat an asthma attack. TRUTH: Caffeine is a weak bronchodilator. It is not as strong or fast acting as quick-relief bronchodilator
![A cup of hot, black coffee can act as first-aid in case of a sudden asthma attack | TheHealthSite.com A cup of hot, black coffee can act as first-aid in case of a sudden asthma attack | TheHealthSite.com](https://st1.thehealthsite.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/diseases-coffee-bitter-THS.jpg)
A cup of hot, black coffee can act as first-aid in case of a sudden asthma attack | TheHealthSite.com
![Allergy & Asthma Network on Twitter: "Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! #DYK that coffee may benefit people with #asthma? This is because caffeine in coffee can reduce respiratory muscle fatigue and temporarily improve lung function. Allergy & Asthma Network on Twitter: "Happy #NationalCoffeeDay! #DYK that coffee may benefit people with #asthma? This is because caffeine in coffee can reduce respiratory muscle fatigue and temporarily improve lung function.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fd0yKrcWQAMo4CK.jpg:large)