2006-10-28 08:45:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No, it is indirectly related. It is thought that colds spread better in cold weather. But the truth of the matter is that in winter people are inside more often and in close quarters with other people who are sick. This causes more people to spread the virus around.
According to some studies cold can weaken the immune system indirectly. This is simply due to the requirement of energy it takes to keep the body warm. Do you ever notice that you get really tired sometimes and then sick. This is because being tired weakens your immune system.
2006-10-28 08:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not! Colds are caused by germs and viruses. Breathing in extremely cold air can trigger bronchial spasms, but they shouldn't last more than a few minutes. That's very different than a cold or the flu. Colds are often associated with cold weather, but it is more due to the fact that we spend more time indoors with the window and doors closed. The reduced air exchange means we breath in the germs other people cough and sneeze out much easier.
2006-10-28 08:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by IAINTELLEN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two of the biggest wives's tails are: "put a jacket on, you'll catch cold" or close the window, I don't want to catch cold". Colds are only caused by germs/viruses. Putting dirty hands in your eyes and mouth are the biggest causes of spreading colds and flu.
So leave your jacket off and wash your hands frequently and see what a difference it makes.
2006-10-28 08:57:44 · answer #3 · answered by Logicnreason 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
doctors say no, but experience has taught me otherwise. Perhaps it's an indirect cause, because if you get cold, your metabolism lowers and you are up to catch viruses easier.
2006-10-28 08:48:20 · answer #4 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, colds and coughs are air born viruses.
2006-10-28 08:54:22 · answer #5 · answered by miamac49616 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cough - maybe, because your lungs are irritated and the mucus builds up. cold - no, they're caused by viruses/varii. :) isn't there a flu vaccine already?
2006-10-28 08:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by thomas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but cold lowers your immune system so then when you get around bacteria and viruses you're more vulnerable.
2006-10-28 08:47:41 · answer #7 · answered by charlottesamanthamirandacarrie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
indirectly..
facts:
cold weakens your immune system, thus you're more vulnerable to a virus or bacteria.
cold doesn't give you a cold. but it kind of helps.
2006-11-03 13:57:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
germs,media,body resistance are the main conditions for infectious diseases cold is just one of them.it may cause symptoms of body resistance like mild cough,sneezing.
2006-11-02 16:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just 50%.
2006-10-28 08:48:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋