does the cold air affect someone with angina?
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It certainly can, but how is slightly unclear, exposure to cold causes your blood vessels and capillaries to constrict(shrink) to prevent heat loss which in turn increases the blood volume in rest of body and possibly making heart work harder and thereby triggering angina.
482485
No. People get sick more in winter because they're indoors more and breathing the same air with sick people.
824534
Hypochondria with a terminal case of can't spellitus\n\nI just read your other question concerning your heart problem. Hyperventilation, palpitations, numbness in the are & I would bet your hands go numb & cold. They also probably curl up & cramp. You are most likly having a severe anxiety attack. The hyperventilation causes the numbness & anxiety atacks often mimick heart atacks.\n\nLet me know if I guess right about the symptoms you did not list...just curious.\n\nOK...read some more of your posts & decided that I was right to start with. You are an ID**T.
78832
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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The reaction is triggered by the cold substance consumed coming into contact with the roof of the mouth. It irritates nerves in the region (sphenopalatine ganglia), causing them to spasm. These nerves cause the blood vessels in the brain to dilate. When vessels in the brain dilate, a common effect is an acute headache (a similar effect occurs when one takes a prescription vasodilator, such as Nitroglycerin or Viagra).\n\nIt has been reported that the pain can be relieved by moving the tongue to the roof of the mouth, which will cause greater warmth in the region; it is also believed that the pain can be relieved by slowly sipping room temperature water. Laying the head to the side may also provide relief. The pain may be avoided in the first place simply by eating ice cream (or other cold foods or beverages) more slowly.\n\nA report was submitted to the British Medical Journal on brain freeze; it focused on the effect of speed of consumption of ice cream on causing brain freeze. It was co-written by a Canadian grade 8 student (about 13 years old).\n\nIt has been estimated that 30% of the population experiences brain freeze.[1]
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I dont think thats something you could do by taking cold showers, body mass does make a difference when you are getting into the pool.. but I think the more you do it, the less it will matter to you being chilly\n\nYou'll get used to the feeling of chilliness.. but your body wont necesarilly adapt to it
283966
YES!! In winter some people who don't even have cold wear masks to prevent getting cold.
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The Respiratory tract is vulnerable to dessication.\nTo prevent dessication, air is naturally "warmed" by the upper respiratory tract before it enters the lower tract.\nDuring winter, the air is colder may not be sufficiently "warmed".\nThis dessicates the respiratory tract lining causing it to crack.\nThese tiny cracks allow foreign bacteria and viruses to enter and cause infection or inflammation.
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If you have what is called Reynaud's Syndrome than the answer is maybe.  You can take some supplements that can help with blood flow.  I won't recommend them here because this really isn't;t the place to give out medical advice.  I would suggest seeing a naturopath.\n\nYou can also condition yourself to acclimatize to the cold so that your reaction isn't as bad when you are out in the cold.  I suggest visiting your local ice skating rink in the autumn before it gets cold and gently introduce yourself to the cold by removing layers of clothing e.g. take off your gloves for a couple of minutes, etc.\n\nKeep in mind that some people will continue to have reactions to the cold their entire lives.  In that case you might want to consider moving some place that has a reasonable temperature all year around e.g. like Queensland in Australia or the Southwestern U.S.  \n\nAlways be prepared though in case you do have a bad reaction.  Remember not to use hot water to warm yourself as this can cause burns and it can also make you more sensitive the next time you are exposed to cold.  Good luck!\n\nP.S. My daughter suffers from severe Reynaud's.  Email me for the name of the supplements we give her in winter if you are interested.
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Sounds like an allergic reaction (soaps, perfume, plants, chemicals, etc) or an autoimmune disorder (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, etc).  Could also be poor circulation from the cold temperatures.\nIf you suspect allergies, avoid harsh chemicals, work in the garden with gloves on, don't use any new soaps, fabric softeners, perfume right now.  You can try a hydrocortisone cream.\nIf that doesn't work, or you suspect autoimmune disorder, (does it run in your family), see a DR.
97087
No. As far as the metal is covered with skin and soft tissues, and those have adequate blood supply, the metal will not have any direct access to outside atmosphere and will not become cold.
219472
Because cold air has a tendency to sink !!!
613862
Well of course it is difficult for us to give you a medical opinion over the Internet, so you should always consult your physician for these kind of questions.\n\nI wonder if you have Reynaud's disorder, which is a circulatory problem that causes areas that are distal to the heart (hands, feet, tip of nose) to have lowered circulation and feel cold and turn purple/red. It happens especially when you are cold or the weather is cold.\n\nRead more about it in the links below.
252008
They is something call Reynaud's Syndrome.  Basically it is poor circulation in people and when they get cold that happens.  Check with your doctor.
1090589
Contact with other people causes sickness. During cold weather months, we are often confined to warmer areas, along with other people. Being around them causes us to be sick, not the cold weather.\n\nHowever, any type of stress affects our immune system strength; cold weather included.
123401
When blood flow to an area of the heart is decreased, it impairs the delivery of oxygen and vital nutrients to the heart muscle cells. When this happens, the heart muscle must use alternative, less efficient forms of fuel so that it can perform its function of pumping blood to the body. The byproduct of using this less efficient fuel is a compound called lactic acid that builds up in the muscle and causes pain.\n\n How Is Angina Treated?\n\nThe treatment you receive depends on the severity of the underlying problem, namely the amount of damage to the heart. For most people with mild angina, a combination of medications and lifestyle changes can control the symptoms. Lifestyle changes include: eating a heart-healthy diet, lowering cholesterol, getting regular exercise, quitting smoking and controlling diabetes and high blood pressure.\n\nSome medications used to treat angina work by either increasing the amount of oxygen delivered to the heart muscle or reducing the heart's need for oxygen. These medicines include:\n\n    * Beta-blockers\n    * Nitrates\n    * Calcium channel blockers\n    * " Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors)\n\nOthers work to prevent the formation of blood clots, which can further block blood flow to the heart muscle. These medicines include:\n\n    * Antiplatelet medications\n    * Blood thinners\n    * Anticoagulants \n\nFor people with more serious or worsening angina, your doctor may recommend treatment to open blocked arteries. These include:\n\n    * Angioplasty\n    * Stenting\n    * Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery\n    * Transmyocardial revascularization (TMR)\n    * External counterpulsation (EECP)
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Along with what the others said on sinuses and the like, I'd like to point out that often cold weather accompanies dry weather. (as there is less H2O in the air when it's cold because of less evaporation and so on)\n\nSo, that air low in humidity may "dryen" the inside of your nose, wich is meant to be humid, thus causing pain and maybe even bleeding. The same as your lips get cracky and dry in winter time. \nAlso, the blood vessels in our inner nose tissue are somehow fragile. Breathing really really cold air may "burn" them by the cold a little, and thus the pain.\n\nI'm not an expert tough, but maybe a good scarf could improve things up! :)\n\nIn any ways, good luck with your problem! ^_^