Does it help to catch a cold? Yes and no, and we’ll tell you why.

With the onset of the cold season, do you often catch colds? This is nothing unusual, so it is recommended Always arm yourself with packets of tissues. in every pocket of your trousers, jacket, bag and backpack. You can never be too careful at this time, and yet the time comes. And while you’re lying in bed, wrapped up well and wanting it bring a cup of hot broth What makes your soul believe that life is worth living raises the inevitable question: does catching a cold help you catch a cold? Answer: yes, no and, well, depends on

. Dr. Cal, your scientific colleague, explains it on TikTok:

If you don’t speak Shakespearean language, don’t worry, we’ll tell it to you partly as she tells it herself. “Can you catch a cold because of the cold? Not completely, but a little. Colds are caused by a virus, so you can’t get sick unless you get the virus.” The cause and effect are clear: either the virus or nothing. transmitted through the air layer of specialized cells which are in your upper respiratory tract.” These cells create mucus and trap pathogens that try to enter your body. They also create some “brushes” that help expel these pathogens

next to the mucous membrane.

What’s the problem then? “These cells need warm and humid living environment, and your body usually is like that. But in winter, you breathe cold, dry air that can damage this layer of cells“If you’ve ever slept in a cold, dry room, woken up with a sore throat and ended up getting sick, you know what he’s talking about. That’s why it’s recommended take a hot shower or drink something this helps your body restore its normal temperature to fight it and avoid colds. Mostly you get better this hot and humid environment which needs a protective layer. But if the virus enters at a time when your defenses are low, then it’s easier to catch a cold. So the cold doesn’t make you catch a cold, but it does help your defense. not strong

and they make you susceptible to it.