Does freezing really give you a cold?

Question

If not why do people belive this is true?

Answer 1

No. Colds are caused by a virus transmitted by coughing, sneezing etc.

It is an old wives tale that began back before people understood about infectious diseases and how they are spread. It probably came about because colds occur more frequently in cold weather when people stay indoors more and are more likely to pick up infection because of close proximity to other people in confined spaces.

P.S. Viruses are not activated by low temperatures. They are not technically 'alive' and only become active once inside the cell of a biological organism.

Answer 2

No Freezing Does Not Give You A Cold,So Don't Worry
A Virus Air Born Gives You A Cold,
Freezing Just Makes you Bloody Cold As In Body Temp Hate Being Cold.
Keep Smiling 32's

Answer 3

A winter virus is not caused by going out in the cold air. It's viral transmission. In other words, colds are caught by coming into physical contact with someone who already has a cold virus.

Answer 4

It could be. The cold viruses are everywhere, and keep dormant until they are activated by low temperatures, and your body defences are low. Summer colds are the worst.

Answer 5

I don,t think so, cold is caused by virus, but the virus perhaps thrive better when you are freezing

Answer 6

No it doesnt, but when yo body temperature drops too low it can compromise the immume system making you more prone to contracting viruses like influenza

Answer 7

well actually jumping into a frezzing cold lake cures it if your body temperature is lower then 37 celcius you get better you actually feel hot when you have a cold i don't know why they called it a cold at all actually

Answer 8

Who said it does .. or is it your attempt at humour?

Answer 9

not to mention hypothermia

Answer 10

I think it does!