Fact, or just "old wives tale?"

binx
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:21:54 +0000

http://today.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=273844



Another myth is that dairy products produce increased nasal mucus during a cold. “Milk is digested like any other protein and is not specifically converted into mucus,” explains Dr Gordon.



A quick Google search found plenty of “alternative therapy” folks recommending that you avoid dairy products. I even found a college health center making this recommendation.

I think that in this case, going with your “gut” (sorry) is fine - in other words, if your S craves dairy, then let him have it. My guess it that some folks won’t like it; some will be fine. I myself prefer watery drinks - like hot tea. But I’m a believer in letting the body heal itself, and listening to cravings.

Edit: found this one, too, FWIW:

http://www.youqa.com/general-health-care/2663-youqa-3.html

Are dairy products bad for you if you have a cold/flu?

“In a study published in 1990, healthy adults infected with a common cold virus had no increase in congestion or amount of secretions after milk ingestion. In another study, people who believed that milk increased mucus production reported increased sensation of mucus after drinking milk — but the same sensation occurred when drinking a similarly flavored soy drink that was indistinguishable from milk. Researchers studying people with asthma have found no increase in asthma symptoms or decrease in measured breathing capacity after drinking milk.”