It is often mistakenly believed that it is physically cold means that you will catch a cold, perhaps because of respiratory infections. usually fly during winter months can make us more vulnerable to infections immune defenses cause The disease in the first place.
But there are various other conditions triggered by colder temperatures. An example is hypothermia, caused by a dangerous drop in central body temperature
Normally, the temperature of the human body is closely regulated at around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), give or take a diploma or two
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However, if someone is exposed to extremely cold temperatures, the body He may not be able to produce heat as quickly as he loses it fall below 95 F (35 C)
Hypothermia causes a series of symptoms, including chills; pale, cold and dry skin; speech disorders; and slow breathing. If not treated, hypothermia can cause dysfunction and failure of an organ, which can possibly lead to death Between 700 and 1,500 people die from hypothermia in the United States
Exposure to temperatures below 32 F (0 C), especially during prolonged periods people without accommodation and elderly Like fingers, toes, nose and ears Gelled the water contained in the fabrics withdrawn by surgery or amputation
The fingers of a patient suffering from frostbite, one of the many conditions caused by the cold. (Image credit: Peter Burnett via Getty Images)
Another condition caused by cold and affecting blood circulation is Reynaud syndrome, Dr Rachel Amdur
Reynaud’s disease causes blood vessels making them white or blue with family history of the disease high blood pressure
Other examples of cold -caused diseases include the foot of the trenches, a type of foot lesion caused by prolonged exposure to cold and humid conditions Sweating with itching appear on the skin
The cold can also worsen other diseases, such as eczema asthma chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder Forcing the heart to work stronger than usual
This article is only informative and does not aim to provide medical advice.
