Coughing after drinking cold food may be related to pharyngitis, gastroesophageal reflux, allergic diseases and so on.
1. Pharyngitis: Coughing when drinking cold is mostly caused by cold food irritating the pharynx. When there is inflammation in the throat, drinking cold can aggravate the irritation and cause coughing.
2. Gastroesophageal reflux: when eating cold food will lead to gastroesophageal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux aggravation, will cause coughing, often accompanied by acid reflux, belching, hiccups and other symptoms.
3. Allergic diseases: a drink of cold cough will also be due to cold air inhalation airway, resulting in airway irritation caused by coughing, mainly related to allergic factors.
At the same time, when drinking cold, we should pay attention to avoid food into the trachea or bronchial caused by choking. Warm water can be consumed on a daily basis. If cough symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to seek medical attention.