This happens every time I go outside without a coat during winter. If I’m going to the grocery store, and I’m only outside for 60 seconds, I dont need a coat. Obviously if I was going on a hike then I’d need it.
Where’d this myth even come from about cold causing colds? Its even in the name! I can’t imagine how many hours of pointless arguing occurred between parents and children because of it
Your sinuses being cold contributes to reduced immunity to any airborne pathogens. So why do we tend to get specifically colds (and flu) when it’s cold out? It is likely because we are inside, in enclosed spaces, much longer and more frequently. Colds will spread around schools and workplaces just fine without cool weather.
This happens every time I go outside without a coat during winter. If I’m going to the grocery store, and I’m only outside for 60 seconds, I dont need a coat. Obviously if I was going on a hike then I’d need it.
Where’d this myth even come from about cold causing colds? Its even in the name! I can’t imagine how many hours of pointless arguing occurred between parents and children because of it
No. The cold virus replicates faster in cold environments like your nose. So it is true. But you can just get warm quickly again to counteract.
Your sinuses being cold contributes to reduced immunity to any airborne pathogens. So why do we tend to get specifically colds (and flu) when it’s cold out? It is likely because we are inside, in enclosed spaces, much longer and more frequently. Colds will spread around schools and workplaces just fine without cool weather.
Wear a mask.