Does coffee increase cough?
Winter season is about to arrive and it is considered the best in terms of food. At some places the taste of garlic chutney is tasted and at some places the body is kept warm with millet porridge. Things like soup are also drunk to keep the body warm. One of these is coffee with milk, which tastes amazing because it is hot in winter. The craze for tea and coffee increases further in winter. Even though they provide warmth, these things also have their disadvantages. Regarding coffee with milk, it is believed that it can increase cough. Therefore, it should not be given to the child during cold.
Does drinking coffee with milk make the cough problem more troublesome during winter? In this article we are going to tell you through experts. We will also know what things need to be kept in mind while drinking coffee with milk.
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Expert opinion
Dr. DK Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of Felix Hospital said Cough is a physiological reflex. Whenever there is any sensitivity, allergy or infection in the throat, our body coughs. Experts say that coffee with milk does not increase cough at all. It is said that milk increases phlegm, but this is just a myth. Expert DK Gupta says that unless a person is allergic to milk, his cough cannot increase. Or he may not be allergic to coffee.
Which people should not drink coffee? Who should not drink coffee?
Coffee is drunk in different ways, the most common of which is by mixing it with milk and adding it to hot water. Coffee has many benefits because it contains many antioxidants. These properties help in mentally alerting, providing energy and weight loss. However, some people should avoid consuming coffee. Let us tell which people should avoid drinking coffee.
Those with stomach problems: It is believed that the problem of people who already have acidity can increase further by drinking coffee. Drinking coffee with milk can increase the problems of stomach burning, gas and ulcers.
Problem of not sleeping: Caffeine is said to stimulate the brain. In such a situation the sleeping routine gets disturbed. Those who already have the problem of insomnia i.e. not being able to sleep quickly should avoid drinking not only milk but also black coffee. Such people should not consume coffee especially in the evening or night.
High blood pressure: It is also said that caffeine can increase blood pressure. People who are BP patients or taking medicines related to it, should consume coffee only on the advice of an expert or doctor. Avoid drinking coffee if you have high blood pressure.
Drinking coffee during pregnancy: Coffee is hot in nature, hence it should be consumed sparingly during pregnancy. Drinking too much coffee increases the risk of miscarriage. Experts say that this can have a bad effect on the health of the child, so avoid doing this.
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