Question 1

why do i cough when i eat salt or salty foods?

Accepted Answer

Irritant: The salt may be serving asan irritant causing you yo vough.

Question 2

why do i cough when i eat ice cream? i know i'm not lactose intolerant and i don't have food allergies.

Accepted Answer

Dairy products: sometimes induces sputum.  Perhaps this and the cold temperature of ice cream causes you to cough.

Question 3

why do i start to cough when i eat or drink cold things?

Accepted Answer

Could be asthma: There are many things that than cause after eating.  One could be aspiration- accidentally swallowing liquids down the wrong pipe.  If this only happens with cold, there is a phenomenon called bronchospasm, a component of asthma where the tubes in the lungs tighten up in response to cold which can cause a need to cough.  This can be tested for and treated by a physician.

Question 4

ongoing pain in my midsection worsens when i cough when i eat chest tightens and chronic burping could the pain be my lungs? x-ray came back clear smh

Accepted Answer

Second opinion: This is a problem that necessitates a face-to-face meeting with your doctor.  This will allow him/her to examine you, ask specific questions. And possibly order tests to find out what's wrong and what to do to help you.

Question 5

can i eat chocolate when i have a cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: unless you are allergic to chocolates , you should be fine

Question 6

eat jelly can cause cough. is that true? i'm not allergic to jelly.

Accepted Answer

Jelly normally safe: It is certainly not a scientific fact that eating jelly leads to cough. Actually, there is no link between jelly and coughing.  If you find yourself always coughing after eating jelly I'd be curious if there is in fact something in the ingredients that you are allergic to - if you are wheezing or coughing you should be evaluated and determine if you have an allergy and should be avoiding a food.

Question 7

how come i cough everytime i eat?

Accepted Answer

Swallowing trouble?: Dysphagia (trouble swallowing) can cause problems.  Uncoordinated contractions in mouth, throat, esophagus can cause pooling of material.  A bunch of causes.  Less likely is fistula (abnormal connection) between esophagus and trachea (windpipe). 
See your doc; video-esophagram or feest test can test swallowing mechanism; may be treated with rehab.

Question 8

i have cold and cough.what shall i eat?

Accepted Answer

Anything : But if you have a cold you must drink more liquids. I recommend to my patients a lot of chicken soup, and as important is rest.

Question 9

why do i cough severely after i eat food?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration?: If eating or drinking provokes vigorous coughing then aspiration should be considered.  There is a swallow evaluation that can be done to look for aspiration risk, and if proven then other strategies new to be pursued with a GI specialist and possibly a nutritionist.

Question 10

help, what to eat when you have colds/cough?

Accepted Answer

What to eat: Homemade chicken noodle soup can help to mobilize mucus ; has an anti-inflammatory effect.  Hydrate well with clear broths, water or add a small amount of lemon to chamomile tea. Pour boiling water over thinly sliced ginger. Steep 5 min. In a covered pot. Add 2 to 3 tbs honey ; sip. Try thyme tea. Although some recommend hot toddies for a cold – use of alcohol is discouraged by others.

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Why do i cough when i eat salt or salty foods?

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Why do i cough when i eat ice cream? i know i'm not lactose intolerant and i don't have food allergies.

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Why do i start to cough when i eat or drink cold things?

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Ongoing pain in my midsection worsens when i cough when i eat chest tightens and chronic burping could the pain be my lungs? x-ray came back clear smh

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Can i eat chocolate when i have a cough?

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Eat jelly can cause cough. is that true? i'm not allergic to jelly.

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How come i cough everytime i eat?

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I have cold and cough.what shall i eat?

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Why do i cough severely after i eat food?

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Help, what to eat when you have colds/cough?

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