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Why do I starting coughing as soon as I drink lemon juice or citrus fruits, ice creams and sweets, I am a 4 month pregnant.
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May be allergic.
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The ingredient ie the citric acid of lemon juice tickles the nerve centre present in the pharynx and its cause the cough when it comes to sweets and ice cream the coldness and sweetness of both causing you the same.
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