Why Do I Cough After Eating Rice or Grains?

Woman coughing after eating rice and grains with bowls of rice and whole grains on table

Why Do I Cough After Eating Rice or Grains? Some people notice coughing specifically after eating rice, bread, or other grain-based foods, even when other meals cause no problem. This pattern is surprisingly common. In most cases, it relates to texture and dryness rather than a serious underlying disease. Rice and grains can be dry, … Read more

Why Do I Cough After Eating Dry Foods?

Why Do I Cough After Eating Dry Foods? Many people notice that coughing happens specifically after eating dry foods such as bread, crackers, rice, or biscuits. This can feel alarming, especially when it happens repeatedly. In most cases, coughing after eating dry foods is related to swallowing mechanics, throat dryness, or mild reflux, rather than … Read more