Can you catch a cold from being cold

Even though the temperature won’t make you sick it can certainly make you feel better or worse

My grandmother used to always say that I was going to “catch my death of cold”. I never really knew what that meant and I can’t say that I do now either. I am a fairly intelligent person and I understand how viruses work. You can’t get a cold from being cold and I know that but I don’t think that it helps the situation either. If you are suffering from an illness and you are in a space that is colder than what is comfortable it can make it seem like it is the cause. If you are running a fever you tend to feel cold anyway and it may make you shiver even further. The opposite can happen too if the room is too warm. It can cause you to break into a sweat which then causes you to be chilled again. It is an endless cycle and you can easily feel better if you simply adjust the HVAC system to a moderate temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold. If you are lucky enough to have a unit you can control remotely it is even better because you don’t have to leave your couch or bed to adjust the temperature. You can stay comfortable and rest and simply push the button to make the room warmer or cooler. Even though the temperature won’t make you sick it can certainly make you feel better or worse. Mini Split HVAC units are fully controlled by remotes and a Smart Thermostat can control most and be used with your cell phone. These options can easily be installed by your local HVAC dealer.

 

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