The Truth Behind Those Pesky Colds You cannot catch a cold from wet hair and you cannot catch a cold from going outside without a coat! You can only catch a cold from being exposed to one of the 200 plus cold viruses. Wet hair doesn’t transmit viruses…people transmit viruses. If you are in close physical proximity to someone who sneezes or coughs and fails to cover his mouth or nose, then the virus may creep into your nose or mouth. Viruses hang out on surfaces such as sinks and counters. Should you touch an object handled by a sick person, you’ll likely pick up that cold virus. The connection between wet hair and colds appears viable simply because cold weather increases your susceptibility to viruses. Lack of humidity in the cold winter air dries out the mucus lining of your nasal passages, making it easier for viruses to creep in and take hold of your immune system. Why do kids catch more colds in the fall and winter? Because those are the seasons of the school year when they are housed in close quarters, not because they are attending class with wet hair! So the next time you’re in a hurry, ditch the blow dryer and let your hair air-dry outside. We promise you’ll be none the sicker! Read more: undergroundhealthreporter/fact-or-myth-can-you-catch-a-cold-from-wet-hair#ixzz2eu6vuaDB
Posted on: Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:15:36 +0000
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