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Does Eating Sugar Make Your Cough Worse?

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According to a 2017 study published in *Frontiers in Immunology*, increased sugar intake can suppress the immune system, making it harder for your body to fight infections. This has led many to question whether a high-sugar diet could be detrimental when suffering from a cough. The simple answer is yes, excessive sugar consumption can exacerbate your cough symptoms, affecting your body's healing process through several key mechanisms.