What should not be eaten when having a cough
Disease description:
May I ask, my husband is 35 years old this year. Recently, he has caught a cold and started coughing. I would like to know what he should avoid eating when he has a cough?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Jingli
When experiencing coughing, avoid consuming the following types of food:
1. Spicy and irritating foods: such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppers, ginger, garlic, etc. These foods are irritating and may stimulate the respiratory tract, worsening cough symptoms.
2. Cold-natured foods: such as chilled beverages and ice cream. These foods are cold in nature and may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea, which is not conducive to recovery.
3. Greasy and rich foods: such as lamb, beef, and animal liver. These foods may lead to increased and thicker phlegm, making it difficult to expel, thus worsening cough symptoms.
4. Excessively sweet foods: such as cakes, candies, and chocolates, which contain high levels of sugar. These may irritate the respiratory mucosa and worsen coughing.
5. Pickled foods: such as salted meats, pickled fish, and kimchi. These foods contain high levels of salt and may exacerbate cough symptoms.
