Colds generally refer to upper respiratory tract infections, winter drinking iced drinks generally do not cause upper respiratory tract infections cough, but respiratory tract infections are not recommended to drink iced drinks during coughing to prevent the degree of aggravation of the disease.
Upper respiratory tract infection is usually due to infection with rhinovirus, coronavirus, coxsackievirus, hemolytic streptococcus, streptococcus pneumoniae, staphylococcus and other pathogens, generally not because of the winter drinking iced beverages to induce upper respiratory tract infections, causing coughing.
If the patient has upper respiratory tract infection and cough symptoms, it is not recommended to drink iced drinks in winter, because iced drinks are irritating and may cause coughing to worsen after drinking, which is not conducive to the recovery of the disease. It is recommended that patients drink more warm water during the period of illness to speed up the body’s metabolism and improve cough symptoms. Patients can also take oral dextromethorphan tablets and other cough suppressants as prescribed by the doctor.
If the cough is frequent in winter, it may be caused by upper respiratory tract infection, and it is recommended that the patient go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease. If diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection, patients are advised not to drink ice-cold beverages and to maintain a warm, light and balanced diet.