what is the relation between cold weather and the flu?
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The cold weather itself doesn't bring on the flu, it has more to do with the fact that there is less outside air circulating in the winter (because of closed windows/doors, etc.) and then people have a better chance of coming into contact with the virus.
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At this time, there is no known medical reason to suggest that you will be more susceptible to catching colds and flus if you are out in the cold. However, your chances of catching these increase substantially, obviously, if you are in contact with people who have colds and flus. Colds and flus are caused by viruses. The same answer applies to bacteria.
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The influenza virus has been around for a very long time. Various types of influenza occur in birds, pigs and cows. The closer the contact between humans and animals carrying their form of this virus, the greater the chance a human will be infected with a form of influenza.\n\nYou want to know the "reason" for the disease, I am afraid only someone who is omniscient could answer that question. This is like most diseases. Why is there a cold virus? I certainly don't know. What I do know is how it is transmitted.\n\nIf you wish to know everything known about avian influenza, its history and everything else, I will undertake a consulting contract and still not be able to answer all those questions as the answers are not know to medical science.\n\nWhat is your assignment? How many pages does your teacher wish and at what level? Please frame your question in somewhat specific terms. This is very much like asking what is the meaning of life.I can only answer parts of the question. Break it into parts and I will try to help you.
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about 1-2 times, change of seasons spring and fall seems to be my problem.. A serious hand washer, and carefull about going around people with colds.. I take high Vit C and other vits,  and a  Oranges, strawberries. apples, Blueberries, etc.. Take flu shots..
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Not sure.   I would guess it is because the phrase "a cold" or "a backache" is general and not specific.  It refers to a string of possiblities that could involve a COLD (sinus/allergies)... an ache in the back could involve any of the parts of the back.  IE Vertebrae, Spine/tailbone.  THE COLD would not make any sense.   That sound smore like a term u would use in dealing with weather.    THE FLU is  More specific...relates to influenza.   Back in the day, they only knew of one string of THE FLU.   That is what people calle dit.  But nowadays there are many srings of THE flu.   I would say it is just an accepted term of familiarity.   The English language has many contradictories.   Someone else might have a better answer for this.   But this is my guess so far.
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WOW, I just looked into this yesterday. We must all be feeling the cold and flu season this year. \n\nIt is the other way around, feed a cold, starve a fever and I found a couple of websites that were showing figures to studies conducted over the past few years that showed this to be more than 'an old wives tale'.\n\nHere is one of the links for you if you're interested.\n\nhttp://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn1777\n\nKarma.\nx
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you are not infected by cold.\nOnly flu spreed more quickly when is cold.\nTake pills
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The answer is both. Having flus or cold-like symptoms for long periods of time can make you depressed and run down. It also works the other way. Being depressed suppresses your immune system and makes it harder for your body to fight off bacteria and viruses that cause colds and flu.\n\nIf you believe this may be the problem do your best to get in a little bit of excersize everyday, even when you don't feel like it. This helps with depression and colds. Also be sure you are getting proper nutrition. You need to eat nourishing things like chicken broth and vegetables in conjunction with taking a good multi-vitamen. Getting a good night's sleep is VERY important too. Your body just can't function correctly without good sleep. Sleep deprivation can be a cause of depression and cold symptoms.\n\nIf after trying this the situation does not improve you will want to see your doctor you may need stronger treatment to make a difference. Good luck. :)
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Resistant strains are caused when Antibiotics are used when they should not be. If you have cold or flu symptoms, these are viral and antibiotics should not be use.\n\nIf you are given an antibiotic for a bacterial infection, take all the medication as prescribed. Do not stop early unless your doc tells you to.
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I have similar problem myself.  I have breathing difficulty when the weather change slightly, even more accurate than the weather forecast.\n\nThis is rather common, similar to a lot of immunological reaction, such as hay fever and asthma.  The immunological response in your body is suppose to fight the attack of any foreign infection.  However, sometime, some seemingly harmless particles such as dust or nut protein could trigger a massive reaction which results in fever, imflammation, swollen blood vessel and high blood pressure.
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They both can be very dangerous, but since the flu is more widely spread and probably more life threatening.  I will say the flu is the worse.
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hay fever is caused by allergens, pollen etc. a cold is an infection caused by a virus.
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Viruses are non-discriminatory, they only require opportunity to infect. I assume what you are speaking of is cold season and flu season. Their are several ideas as to why they happen, the number one reason being that when it's cold humans stay inside and maintain closer contact with other people than they do when it is warmer. It is also hypothesized that colder temperatures means drier air, making your mucus drier and less likely to expel virus particles. Also that virus may survive outside the body longer on surfaces like counters and doorknobs when it is colder.\n\nEdit: In response to below, that actually is an old wives tale. Cold weather does not effect our immunity according to the The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Disease.
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This is one of the most persistent myths about colds. The only way to catch a cold is by being exposed to a cold virus. Cold air may irritate an existing condition, such as asthma, which would weaken your immunity. This could make your body more receptive to a cold virus, but only if you come in contact with it. If you've caught a cold after getting chilled, it's only coincidence. \n\nI hope this will convince your parents. You can get hypothermia from being cold, but that is about it.
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Your fever is your body fighting the infection. It raises it's temperature to kill the bacteria. When you feel cold, it's your body reacting to your fever trying to cool you down by giving you chills so you won't be uncomfortabley hot.
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Usually if you have 82 degrees in November, you usually have a big cold outbreak in december.  I think you mean can anybody change the weather for you?  I think 82 degrees is a little on the warm side so i am with you.  Just  hang in there.  Cooler weather should be on it's way.
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Influenza, or ‘flu’, is a highly contagious acute viral infection that affects people of all ages. It typically starts suddenly with fever, chills, headache, aching muscles, general prostration and a cough or other respiratory symptoms. Most people recover without complications in 1-2 weeks\n\nMany of the symptoms of flu are similar to those of the common cold (see Common cold), and many people incorrectly refer to a heavy cold as ‘flu’. Viruses cause them both, but flu affects the lungs much more that a cold does. Also flu doesn’t usually give you the same congested ‘heavy headed’ feeling that a cold does.\n\nThe majority of fit, healthy people can treat the symptoms of flu at home using remedies commonly available from pharmacies.  Antibiotics are not prescribed for flu as they have no effect on viruses. They may rarely be necessary to control complications, especially serious chest infections or pneumonia.\n\nIt is usually advised that otherwise healthy people should stay at home and in bed for as long as the acute symptoms persist, this is usually for two or three days after the symptoms peak. It is important to drink plenty of fluids and to treat the symptoms as necessary. See the encyclopaedia entries on colds, sore throats and coughs for symptom relief. \n\nThere is more information on the NHS direct website about Flu and the Common cold, just perform a search