can we drink coconut water in cough - #24043
I am really confused about whether can we drink coconut water in cough. Last week, I caught this terrible cold and cough, right? Like, my throat feels scratchy and I can’t stop coughing! It’s so annoying. I’ve been trying all sorts of home remedies, like ginger tea and honey, but nothing seems to be working as fast as I want. I picked up some coconut water because I heard it’s hydrating and supposed to be good for you. But then, I remembered someone mentioning that when you cough, you shouldn't consume certain things. Can we drink coconut water in cough or is it a bad idea? I mean, I’ve also read that it can be soothing, but I just worry if it might do more harm than good. Plus, I don’t want to mess things up more than they already are! Anyone have experience with this? Maybe coconut water isn’t a good choice right now?? 🥥✨
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