Should I avoid drinking milk when sick? The Surprising Truth
                                
                                
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                                Despite a common centuries-old belief, numerous scientific studies have disproven the myth that drinking milk increases mucus production when you are sick. The creamy texture may feel like more mucus, but it doesn't actually produce more phlegm.