Does Cold Weather Make You Sick? Busting the Myth with Science
Every time when the winter arrives the sayings echoes in every household that put your coats on or you will get sick or make sure not to have iced coffees or lattees or you else you would have bad throat. We all must have heard them whether in our childhood or teenage lives. But how much reality actually lies in all the old-claims and can you actually get sick from cold weather? In this article, we will separate the facts from the fiction and will look at what the science says to discover whether being cold makes you sick or not. Make sure you follow the post till the end as we have also discussed the modern insights, trends, and studies on the topic. The Myth: Cold Air Causes Colds The belief that cold temperatures can make you sick or catch a cold is one of the most persistent health myths you will ever hear. At the same time, the truth is much more nuanced. The common cold and temperatures are caused by viruses and not by temperature. Most of the respiratory illnesses are triggered by viruses like rhinovirus, influenza, or RSV (respiratory syncytial virus). You can only get cold
