When you have a cough, you can usually eat cantaloupe. Cantaloupe is a cold fruit that has the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying the body, relieving heat and thirst, as well as benefiting Qi, clearing lung heat and relieving cough. Patients with kidney disease, stomach disease or cough, phlegm and asthma, anemia or constipation can eat cantaloupe, all with certain benefits. However, cantaloupe is sometimes not allowed to be eaten because of its high sugar content. If the cough is caused by laryngitis, it is not recommended to eat cantaloupe, which may cause uncomfortable throat. In addition, cantaloupe is also prone to allergic reactions, which may result in a numb tongue or rash, and it is not recommended to eat cantaloupe. Cantaloupe contains a special protein enzyme that can stimulate the tongue when it enters the mouth, so it may cause numbness or pain in the tongue, so it is better not to eat it at this time.