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Colds and the flu are caused by viruses, not being cold while outside. I was outside in the freezing rain yesterday for about 10 minutes while walking to my car, and now I feel like I'm coming down with something. Does the cold air make you more susceptible for getting the virus? What's the deal? Enlighten me.

2006-11-30 03:59:16 · 15 answers · asked by two_kee_kees 4 in Health Other - Health

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Because those people own stock in hat/glove companies.

2006-11-30 04:00:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Yes, all that you said is true.
But the Cold weather in winter and fall can be the start of your sickness.
The Head, hands and feet hold the most body heat. In the Cold weather, when you don't wear a hat or scarf, or gloves & warm boots..your body heat is escaping at fast rates. There is nothing to hold the heat in. This can cause most colds, ear aches, due to cold wind blowing in your ears. Runny Noses, sore throats.

You feel bad right now, because as you stood out side in the freezing rain yesterday, (even for a few minutes) The heat that keeps your body warm, escaped. Causing your Imune Levels to drop, and chills to take over your body. When a bodies Imune levels are low, you are more acceptible to flus and virus, passed threw the air. Thats why so many people during the holidays get sick. Because dont wrap up warm enough.

2006-11-30 12:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by Such A Chicka 3 · 0 0

Getting cold does not cause illness. I read a research study recently where a large group was exposed to cold germs. Half the group was kept in a warm cozy environment, while half were kept in a drafty cold environment. There was no real distinction in the rates that contracted a cold. Other factors were much more important, like how well you sleep, how well you eat and how often you wash your hands. Most germs are not inhaled, they get on your hands from something that you touch, then you touch your own eye, nose, mouth, etc. The only thing that I will say about the hat, gloves thing is that a majority of your body heat is lost through your head. If you are trying to conserve body heat, then you should be sure that you wear warm headgear.

2006-11-30 12:05:21 · answer #3 · answered by Robert A 2 · 0 0

Being cold or chilled for an extended time supresses your immune system and stresses your body making you more susceptible to letting the virus get rolling.

The freezing rain yesterday probably just stressed your body...

I used to be a Navy Rescue Swimmer, and those of us who wore our gloves and hoods while in the water (55 degrees F) ALWAYS had a lower rate of colds following the quarterly swims.

2006-11-30 14:07:16 · answer #4 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0 0

The immune system works better at certain temperatures (actually, it works more effiiciently at slightly elevated temperatures - hence why you get a fever).

So, the theory states, if you are cold, you may be immunocompromised.

So yes, sickness iscaused by bacteria/viruses, but they need to be stopped by the immune system. If you're an old lady or little kid, you may be at more risk.

But overall, "being cold" probably has little to do with it when compared to other factors.

Regards,
Ryan

2006-11-30 12:01:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan Pediatrics 4 · 0 0

well gloves aren't that big of a deal but a hat is because a large majority of body heat escapes through your head, so keep it covered and keep your body warm and healthy, because when the body is cold EVERYTHING slows down. including the immune system which allows viruses to infect your body easier

2006-11-30 12:02:33 · answer #6 · answered by J-DOG 2 · 0 0

no it doesn't mean that you will come down with something. you don't get sick or a cold from being cold, not wearing a hat, or by going outside with wet hair. those are just myths and ways for parents to get their children to wear their hats and gloves.

2006-11-30 12:05:47 · answer #7 · answered by certified pharmacy technician 1 · 0 0

hey my friend! Try coming a trip to Norway, here it is raining or snowing for about six months, we have daylight from 08.45 am to 03.30 pm a day now, gettin`all darker all the time. I stand out in the freezin`rain for about 8 hours a day ok, and I am sick as he... That said, it has it pleasures of course, praising the winter and all, you see when the wood freezes to the ground, it is so cool to take it up, but not let me bring you down or anything!

Merry xmas from freezin`fuc..n`cold dark h..l in Norway!

Peace and love from us privileged here

2006-11-30 12:07:57 · answer #8 · answered by thefallen 4 · 0 0

I think it's what you said. You obviously can't get sick from cold, because you get sick from viruses and bacteria, but when you compromise your immune system in any way: being tired, taxing yourself physically (including dealing with the cold), you are more prone to illness.

2006-11-30 12:02:15 · answer #9 · answered by shannonscorpio 4 · 0 0

It's an old wives tale....But you do lose..what...50% of your body heat thru an uncovered head (I think that's the percentage), and who wants to be chilly on a cold and wet day! Not me!
Then again, I hate hat-hair, too.

2006-11-30 12:02:10 · answer #10 · answered by Munya Says: DUH! 7 · 0 0

I don't believe in cold weather causing colds

I don't believe in colds either, thats why I don't get them anymore, I know how to prevent them.

but I have heard that if you change temperature to the extreme to quickly it can cause a cold.

2006-11-30 12:01:24 · answer #11 · answered by You may be right 7 · 1 0

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