We’ve all heard that you shouldn’t work out or overexert yourself when you have a cold but should you drink alcohol?

PopSugar recently discussed the issue with Dr Michael Albert, MD, FACP, chief of internal medicine, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians,to find out if drinking alcohol with a cold is bad for you.

According to the doctor heavy alcohol consumption suppresses the immune system and this could cause you to take longer to recover from the cold. You could also be more likely to develop a complication such as pneumonia.

Light and moderate drinking has the same effect but to a lesser extent on the immune system. Doctors have even found that people who drink daily seem to catch illnesses such as colds more often.

Some people like drinking alcohol when they’re sick because it temporarily reduces pain but these effects are minimal.

Also keep in mind that alcohol can react with cold medicines and put your health at risk. See more at https://www.popsugar.com.au/fitness/Can-You-Drink-Alcohol-When-You-Have-Cold-44623308