Can you drink chicken soup when you have a cold?

Written by Han Shun Li

Pulmonology

Updated on February 25, 2025

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Chicken soup is nutritious and delicious, and many people like to drink it. So, can you still drink chicken soup after catching a cold? If the symptoms of the cold are mild and there are no significant systemic symptoms such as fever, nausea, or loss of appetite, it is okay to drink chicken soup. However, it is generally advised to drink less and keep it light. Additionally, if the cold symptoms are severe, such as significant fever, reduced appetite, or if it is a gastrointestinal cold with clear abdominal discomfort, it is not recommended to drink chicken soup.

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