does curd increase cough - #25537
I am really trying to figure out if does curd increase cough. I’ve been dealing with this annoying cough for about a week now, and it just doesn’t seem to go away. One of my friends told me that eating curd might be bad for me since it can increase mucus, which might worsen my cough, but I’ve always heard it’s good for digestion. I mean, my grandma swears by it! I had some curd with my meals yesterday, thinking it would calm my throat a bit, but now I’m worried I made it worse. Like, is that even true? Cuz I started getting a little more phlegm today, and I’m freaking out! Should I just stay away from curd altogether till I'm better? Does curd increase cough in all cases or is it just for certain people, you know? I guess I’m looking for some clearness on this because I really love curd, but I hate this cough more! Would appreciate any insights!
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