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Many individuals, particularly older generations, still caution against drinking cold water or going outside in the winter with damp hair because they think these activities can cause runny nostrils, sore throats, and sneezes. But is a cold actually brought on by cold water?
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- These long-held beliefs don't hold up when examined, according to medical science. The common cold is brought on by viruses that infect the upper respiratory tract, most frequently rhinoviruses, rather by severe temperatures or cold beverages.
Winter does, however, bring an increase in colds and the flu, which feeds the myth that cold temperatures and drinks are to blame. Although seasonal immunological changes, dry winter air, and close indoor contact all contribute to increased viral transmission, cold water by itself does not cause illness.
The idea that cold or chilled water can cause a cold is one of the most widely held. Science, however, demonstrates that this is untrue. You must be exposed to a virus in order to get the common cold, which is a viral illness of the upper respiratory tract.
Most medical professionals concur that exposure to chilled beverages, cold water, or air conditioning do not produce or bring viruses into your body. They don't actually cause the illness, but they could irritate a sensitive throat or intensify symptoms.
Verdict:
Cold drinks DO NOT cause a cold.
