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What Could Be The Reason For Having Cough After Drinking Cold Beverages?
Hi Doctor, I have a question. What causes a person to cough after drinking cold beverages. When I drink warm tea, I do not cough. It's miserable. When I cough, I cough up clear phlegm. I tried Robitussin DM but it made me cough worse. I wondered if it's an allergy? Please help I'm an active 46 year old and need some relief. I went to the doctor and ER. I do not have bronchitis or pneumonia.
Thu, 16 Jan 2014
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It is possible that the cold liquids are causing your airways to undergo bronchospasm (constrict or contract).
When this occurs, it result in coughing.
If it is an allergy, you would notice the response to particular liquids.
If that is the case, then you would want to avoid that particular drink but if it is cold liquids in general, it may be best not the use them if possible.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the cold liquids are causing your airways to undergo bronchospasm (constrict or contract).
When this occurs, it result in coughing.
If it is an allergy, you would notice the response to particular liquids.
If that is the case, then you would want to avoid that particular drink but if it is cold liquids in general, it may be best not the use them if possible.
I hope this helps
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