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What to do if you have a cough? What are the dietary taboos for a cough?

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Asked on:Apr 12, 2026 01:14 PM

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      cough Patients should eat more high-protein foods in their diet, and they can also eat more foods rich in vitamin A. Coughs are mostly caused by lung heat, so the diet should be mainly light and avoid fatty, overly sweet, and overly salty foods.

      What to eat when coughing

      pear

      Pear tastes sweet and slightly sour. It has the effects of clearing the heart and moistening the lungs, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production. Stewed with rock sugar in soup, it is beneficial to cough patients.

      kumquat

      Kumquat is warm in nature, sweet and pungent in taste, has the effects of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, and is suitable for patients with cough.

      Walnut

      Walnuts have the effect of relieving coughs and relieving asthma, and are quite effective as auxiliary treatments for cough patients.

      olives

      Olives have the effects of clearing the lungs, smoothing the qi, resolving phlegm, and relieving coughs. They are one of the ideal dietary supplements for cough patients.

      lily

      Lily is sweet in taste and neutral in nature. It can moisten the lungs, relieve coughs, clear the heart and soothe the nerves. The effect is better when eaten with celery.

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