Do not eat spicy food during coughing.
On the one hand, spicy food can cause strong irritation to the respiratory tract. They can cause congestion and swelling of the respiratory mucosa, leading to increased coughing. Originally, coughing was only mild, but after consuming spicy food, the frequency and intensity of coughing will increase, and even lead to more serious respiratory reactions such as asthma.
On the other hand, spicy food affects the body's immune system. During coughing, the body's immune system is already working hard to combat the pathogens that cause coughing, and spicy food interferes with the normal function of the immune system, prolonging the recovery time of coughing.
In addition, spicy food may also cause the body to become overheated, making phlegm more viscous and difficult to cough up, further exacerbating the symptoms and discomfort of coughing.
Therefore, during coughing, one should avoid consuming spicy food and choose a light and easily digestible diet to facilitate the body's recovery.