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Wei Peng
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
About me
Graduated from Taishan Medical College in 2007, currently working at Zaozhuang Mining Group Central Hospital, with rotations in various departments of the internal medicine system. Attended further studies at Zhongshan Hospital, affiliated with Fudan University in 2015. Published one national-level core scientific research paper, several national-level papers, authored two books, and received two patents.
Proficient in diseases
Respiratory system diseases such as respiratory failure, heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Can I drink milk tea when I have a cold?
It is advised not to drink milk tea after catching a cold. Milk tea actually contains only a small amount of milk; it is mostly made up of various additives, colorants, and other concoctions. Consuming large amounts of these additives, colorants, and other chemical substances can be harmful to the human body. Especially during a cold, when gastrointestinal function is weak and the throat mucosa is congested, drinking milk tea can potentially worsen the swelling of the throat mucosa, causing more pronounced throat symptoms, leading to reduced gastrointestinal function and triggering acute gastric diseases. Therefore, it is recommended not to drink milk tea during a cold, and to generally reduce the intake of milk tea.
Can I eat crab after taking cold medicine if I have a cold?
After catching a cold and taking cold medicine, it is best not to eat crabs. After a cold, due to the influence of the virus itself, gastrointestinal function may be impaired; thus, eating crabs at this time is not conducive to digestion. Furthermore, if you take cold medicine after a cold, these medications may also have adverse reactions with crabs. Since crabs are considered to have a cooling effect, they might react with certain Chinese medicines. Therefore, it is advised not to consume crabs and other seafood products after taking medicine for a cold. It is better to opt for simple home-cooked meals or easily digestible foods, which can aid in digestion and not interfere with the normal absorption of the medication.