Can We Eat Watermelon During Cough - #6122
I’ve been coughing a lot for the past week, and I started wondering—can we eat watermelon during cough? I’ve always loved watermelon because it’s refreshing and hydrating, but my family insists it’s not good for coughs. They keep saying watermelon has a cooling effect that can make the cough worse. I ate some yesterday, and now I’m second-guessing if that was the right decision. What I don’t understand is, does watermelon actually increase cough, or is this just an old belief? I’ve read that watermelon is great for digestion and hydration, but does it have a negative impact when you’re already sick? Specifically, can we eat watermelon during cough if the cough is dry instead of wet? My cough doesn’t have much mucus, but my throat feels itchy and irritated. If watermelon isn’t good for coughs, what other fruits should I avoid? I eat bananas and sometimes oranges, but now I’m worried they might also aggravate my symptoms. On the flip side, are there fruits that are actually helpful for cough relief? Lastly, if we can eat watermelon during cough, is there a way to balance its cooling effect? For instance, would eating it with ginger or drinking warm water afterward make a difference? I don’t want to stop eating watermelon completely unless I have to, so I’d love to hear if there are ways to enjoy it safely during a cough.
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