Russia (bbabo.net), - The widespread belief that ice cream helps to get rid of sore throats is not confirmed by doctors. Otolaryngologist Vladimir Zaitsev told why you should not get carried away if the inflammatory process begins.

The logic is that cold in some cases helps with inflammation, there is. After all, low temperature provokes vasospasm. However, with a sore throat, hypothermia can only make things worse. Especially in cases where the inflammatory process is already in full swing.

A doctor on Sputnik radio admitted that ice cream can have a positive effect on the pharyngeal mucosa, causing vasospasm, but the risk of aggravating the disease is much higher.

Zaitsev advises a person who has a sore throat to switch to warm drinks and food. At the same time, the doctor stressed that the temperature should not be too high. Such food or drinks will also be harmful, because they can cause swelling of the mucous membrane.

People who do not have a sore throat can easily afford to eat ice cream. Small portions even harden the throat and tonsils.

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