Assoc. Prof., Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases. Dr. Fakih Cihat Eravcı explained the healthy consumption of hot drinks and stated that the hot drink in the teapot and thermos should be consumed approximately 5 minutes after filling the glass or cup.
Eravcı stated that there is intense consumption of hot drinks as the winter period has entered, and said, “In fact, hot drinks are consumed intensively not only in winter but in every period. In this sense, it is a very important issue to prevent fluid loss. We need to pay attention to this, especially regarding health. We need to pay attention to this situation in terms of both the immune system and protection from infections, but we need to especially emphasize the issue of temperature. We should not lose our health in doing something for our health. According to recent studies and research, consumptions above 65 degrees may pose a risk factor for our health. This risk may increase, especially if we have bad habits such as smoking and alcohol. That’s why we have to pay attention to the temperature of the drink we consume,” he said.
“MUST WAIT FOR 5 MINUTES AFTER SPILLING”
Explaining the healthy consumption of hot drinks, Assoc. Dr. Eravcı said, “Hot drinks, which start from our mouth and continue through the pharynx, esophagus and stomach, cause problems with repeated contact with each of them. If we habitually consume hot food all the time, it creates a problem. Since we cannot measure 65 degrees in daily practice, when a drink is poured from a teapot or thermos into a cup, a 5-minute waiting period is enough for us to get down to 65 degrees. “We can use such practical knowledge instead of drinking it in an attack immediately after spilling,” he said.
“THERE MAY BE A TRIGGERING SITUATION AT THE POINT OF CANCER”
Assoc. Prof. stated that excessively hot drinks may cause health problems over time. Dr. Eravcı said, “The amount of the drink is also important, especially if it is hot. If we consume a lot of drinks such as tea and coffee, these cause changes in the lining of our pharynx, esophagus and stomach. This situation creates chronic irritation. It kind of causes callousing and reduces our sensitivity. With continued consumption, changes towards bad cells may begin. In the future, there may be a triggering situation for cancer in the esophagus, pharynx and mouth area. It creates a synergistic effect when it is an addition at the point of “let’s make tea with cigarettes” or “let’s make coffee with cigarettes”. A risk factor that would normally be 2 times increases to 5-6 times. “There may be a further increase,” he said.
“IT SHOULD BE REDUCED BELOW 50 DEGREES FOR CHILDREN”
Underlining that children should be more sensitive when it comes to hot drinks, Eravcı said, “We need to be more sensitive about hot drinks in children. Just as all tissues and organs are sensitive, the sensitivity of the coverings from the esophagus to the pharynx and mouth is greater. Since burns may occur at the point of intense heat consumption, it may cause more narrowing and transformations. Children are important to pay attention to. That’s why there is such a thing as child temperature when consuming outside. “For children, it should be lowered below 50 degrees,” he said.
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