2006-11-28 06:09:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
When you have a cold or flu you can get dehydrated more easily then normal. It also helps to thin the mucus so it gets out of your body as opposed to hanging around and clogging your sinuses and lungs. Contrary to popular belief, pneumonia is an infection, not just a mucus build-up in your lungs. People often develop it after a cold or flu.
2006-11-28 06:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Raven 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really should drink "plenty of fluids" whether you are sick or not. Your body needs water to function properly. Dehydration can cause digestive problems, gout, kidney stones and many other illnesses.
2006-11-28 14:18:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because you normally have a fever when you have the flu which causes you to sweat and that can cause you to be dehydrated.
2006-11-28 14:12:42 · answer #3 · answered by dragonrider707 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the viral infection drys the mucus membranes and thickens secretions increasing the risk of pneumonia, increased fluids helps deal with this
2006-11-28 14:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN DEHYDRATE AND EVEN DIE THE FLU IS DANGEROUS ILLNESS
2006-11-28 14:17:40 · answer #5 · answered by SWM 38 _4_ YOUNG GF 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋