Alcohol consumption is generally not recommended for patients with asthma, as it may easily trigger asthma attacks. Asthma is characterized by recurrent episodes of chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, coughing and other symptoms. Drinking alcohol is generally not recommended for patients with asthma. This is because alcohol may cause allergies and trigger asthma attacks. In addition, alcohol can stimulate the cerebral cortex excitation leads to peripheral vasodilatation, which can also trigger an asthma attack. Drinking alcohol may also lead to increased heart rate, increased blood circulation, etc. It may reduce the respiratory function of the lungs leading to coughing, shortness of breath, etc., causing asthma symptoms. Therefore, drinking alcohol is generally not recommended for patients with asthma. Care should also be taken to avoid other factors that trigger asthma attacks, such as pollen, allergic foods, medications and so on.