All common meats can be eaten in moderation when coughing. Cough is mostly caused by respiratory diseases, for patients with cough, meat food has no absolute contraindication, but to avoid eating fatty meat, such as fat meat, may cause phlegm increase, aggravate cough; also not easy to be digested by the stomach and intestines, absorption, aggravate the burden on the stomach and intestines. During the coughing period, it is recommended to eat a light diet, you can eat some lean meat as well as fish, these meats contain high quality proteins needed by the organism, and are easy to digest. During the cough period, you should also eat some fresh fruits and vegetables, such as pears, apples, grapefruit and kiwifruit, etc., which are rich in vitamins and can supplement the body’s nutrients, which is more conducive to the recovery of the disease. Cough patients are advised to consult a doctor in time to identify the cause of the disease and give targeted treatment.