Foods To Avoid When You Have A Cough 

With changing weather, catching a cold and cough are common and it can get worse if not taken care of. To prevent cough from flaring up, you should avoid eating these some items. Here’s a list: 

Caffeine and Alcohol 

Both caffeine and alcohol dehydrate your body and since you are already losing fluid from the body as mucus, you’re better off without these. Alcohol also prevents the immune system from functioning properly, prolonging the cough and cold in your body. 

Fried Foods 

People suffering from cold and cough should avoid deep-fried foods as acid, lard, and omega-6 fatty acids present in them can make the body produce more mucus. 

Spicy Food 

One should avoid eating spicy foods and high-fat foods because they cause throat irritation and provoke more coughing. 

Sweet Foods 

Foods that contain sugar increase the risk of inflammation and infection in the body, so people having a cold should temporarily avoid sweet foods.