Coughing can be a serious health problem when you don't keep it at bay. When on this condition, there are some things you should avoid at all cost as quoted by Dt. Neha Suryawanshi, a dietitian on Lybrate.
They can simply aggravate and make the condition be resistant to drugs.
Here are the foods you should never eat when you are coughing;
1. Cold foods
This is no doubts that such foods exacerbate the condition to a greater extent.
Dr Pradip Shah, a consultant physician at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, highlights that it is dangerous to have such foods.
It is believed that foods like ice creams and other cold drinks bring about drying out of the trachea making the condition to persist.
2. Fried foods
Such foods should not be taken when you are ailing. These foods produce an oil substance known as acrolein that triggers coughing.
They can even make the drugs less effective in lessening the condition. If you must take such foods, then limit their intake or wait until you recover completely.
3. White sugar and white flour
Junk foods, candies, sweets and pastries are endowed with white sugar and flour. They cause more harm than good by delaying the healing process of most ailments including coughing.