11 Foods to Avoid When Coughing to Control Mucus Production

HaiBunda Team |
Haibunda

Wednesday, 10 May 2023 17:30 WIB

Mothers need to avoid some foods when coughing. Certain types of food can make mucus accumulate in the throat even more in the lungs.

Mucus buildup in the lungs is dangerous for health. This mucus buildup can make you cough non-stop even though you don’t feel relieved to breathe.

Mucus is a thick substance that coats the respiratory tract, Mother. Although dangerous, mucus actually has a very important role in protecting the lungs from infection and exposure to foreign substances.

However, mucus can become a problem if it builds up in large quantities and becomes too thick. This condition can cause the respiratory tract to feel uncomfortable.

Please note, there are many causes of increased mucus production in the body. One of them is the food we consume daily.

Foods to avoid when coughing

There are several types of food that need to be avoided to be able to control mucus production, especially when Mother is coughing. Launching from various sources, here are 11 foods that need to be avoided when coughing because they can increase mucus production:

1. Processed meat

Processed meat consists of meat that has been processed in a certain way, Mother. Processing preserves the meat and enhances its flavour. Examples of processed meats are sausages and nuggets.

Researchers found that eating processed meat was associated with an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This condition makes it difficult for a person to breathe.

The study found that for every 10 grams of processed meat eaten per day, the risk of COPD increased by 7 percent. One of the unfortunate side effects of COPD is excess mucus production.

2. Sugar

A 2014 study found a link between sugar consumption and increased mucus production. This study looked at the effect of sugar on nasal mucus in healthy people and people with asthma.

The results found that both groups produced more mucus after eating sugar.

The study also found that people with asthma had a greater response to sugar, producing more mucus than healthy participants. This suggests that sugar can exacerbate asthma symptoms.

Besides processed meats and sugar, there are nine other foods to avoid when coughing because they can increase mucus production. Anything?

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