I am tired of this stupid cough (a result of a cold I'm still battling), but I can only stand so many cough drops, and cough medicine usually never works for me. I'd like to see what foods are best to eat that don't exacerbate the cough, and what I should avoid. Thanks!
2007-03-27 06:58:34 · 12 answers · asked by geode finder 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Food to avoid include dairy products, milk, cheese, ice cream, etc... , as they cause more mucous to form in the back of your throat, which in turn, increases your coughing.
Real honey with lemon in a warm beverage like tea is wonderful for a cough. I've also read that the herbs of marshmallow and slippery elm are good for coughs and sore throat, although I don't know that eating marshmallows would have the same effect. lol. They do make marshmallow tea and slippery elm bark tea (the elm bark tea is pretty yucky tasting) which you could find at a health food store. I would also suggest eating fresh fruits, especially oranges/citrus, and green vegetables like broccoli, etc.
2007-03-27 07:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Jill L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bananas. There's some type of property in them that is helpful for sore throats and coughs (can't remember what it is at the moment). Honey has been known to reduce swelling and can calm a tickle or cough. The cough could be a result of post nasal drip, which causes a tickle in the back of the throat, but doesn't produce any mucous. Still, avoid any dairy products until you clear up.
2007-03-27 07:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by scouseryank33 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat or drink anything cold. That's a chinese medicine thing. I didn't believe it until I ate ice cream when I had the flu and I was sicker than ever afterwards.
The best thing for a cough is GSE, Propolis, Echinacea and Vitamin C. Drink lots of tea and hot soup. Make chicken noodle soup and add veggies like finely cut spinach and carrots.
You should definetly consider the supplements I listed above.
GSE-http://www.pureliquidgold.com/
Propolis really helped me get rid of a chronic cough. It's made from bees wax. So if your allergic don't take it.
echinacea-http://nccam.nih.gov/health/echinacea/
2007-03-27 07:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Emrald F 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A cough is the body's response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. More remedies at http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/
2007-03-27 19:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from dairy because that causes phlem to build up. Choose things with lots of vitamins and protein to help your body recover faster. Like real fruit juices and chicken noodle soup. You know, the usual stuff.
2007-03-27 07:02:23 · answer #5 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from milk and any dairy products. Try drinking some tea or warm water with salt. If your hungrey try JELL-O
and if you are really hungrey try eating soup and/or toast with jelly
2007-03-27 07:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Traci 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hot teas and hots soups hot stews
but no dairy products
they say to feed a cold
so make sure its lots of the hot stuff ok
2007-03-27 07:06:10 · answer #7 · answered by caffsans 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Steamed or cooked turnips, eat while warm, one a day for 3 days.
2015-11-26 05:12:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from milk
2007-03-27 07:01:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink red clover tea
2007-03-27 07:03:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anna W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋