Can patients with pharyngitis eat sugar apple (Annona squamosa)?
Disease description:
A friend bought some sugar apples and offered me some. I have pharyngitis and am unsure whether it’s safe for me to eat them. Can people with pharyngitis eat sugar apples?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
People with pharyngitis should avoid eating sugar apple (Annona squamosa). Sugar apple is considered a “cooling” food in traditional Chinese medicine and may trigger or exacerbate mucosal congestion, thereby worsening the condition. Patients with pharyngitis should consume more foods rich in collagen and elastin, as these nutrients support rapid healing of the inflamed pharyngeal tissues. Regardless of whether the condition is in the acute or recovery phase, patients should avoid spicy and fried foods.
