Can I drink more water during coughing when experiencing dry mouth and dry tongue?
Disease description:
My younger sister has been coughing. During the coughing episodes, she feels dry mouth and throat, and she wants to drink more water—but she’s unsure whether it’s advisable. Is it safe to drink more water when experiencing dry mouth and throat during a cough?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
During coughing, dry mouth and throat can be alleviated by drinking more water. First, increased water intake helps moisten the throat and humidify the airways, thereby thinning mucus and facilitating expectoration—aiding in the treatment of cough caused by respiratory tract infections. Additionally, drinking more water increases urine output; during urination, excess toxins are eliminated from the body. Respiratory infections trigger significant toxin production, so enhanced urinary excretion helps remove these toxins, thereby promoting recovery from cough.
