What foods should be avoided when experiencing a sore throat?
Disease description:
Recently, my throat has been extremely painful. What foods should I avoid when experiencing a sore throat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Chunqing
Sore throat patients should avoid spicy and fried foods, which tend to cause internal heat, as well as raw or cold foods. Chili peppers contain irritants; consuming them during a sore throat may exacerbate symptoms. Fried foods are high in fat and salt; eating them can induce internal heat and lead to thick, viscous phlegm.
