This can be continued for few days till the patient start feeling better. Later on patient can also be given fruits like grapes, apples, peaches, water melons, pineapples. Plain water, freshly prepared lemon juice is the preferred fluid. Intake of balanced diet with green leafy vegetables, grams, cereals, fruits, etc., is one of the main remedy for any type of disease. 

Patient suffering from cough should take balanced diet, taken 2-3 times a day in lesser quantity. However, do not take fruit juice during night. The patient suffering from cough should take proper balanced diet and strictly avoid mutton, caffeine, any type of oily and spicy food, sugar, chocolates, etc. Any type of cold drink, ice cream should also be avoided.