Myths about the most curious cold and flu
Did you know that you can catch cold in summer as well as in winter? In fact, we could almost say that we can all catch cold, agripate and cough practically all year round. We only need an organism to 'infect', a virus that infects it and weakened defenses. Once these three issues come into contact, everything is done. However, it is true that in winter they tend to produce more cases mainly for several reasons: the combination of cold and low humidity, we tend to live more time at home and in enclosed spaces, it is more common for our nostrils to dry more easily by what makes them more susceptible to viruses ...
But in summer it is also possible to get cold. For example, it is enough to sweat a little on the street as a consequence of the high temperatures and the sun, and to enter a store or a house with strong air conditioning. The abrupt change of temperature will influence our defenses negatively, so that makes us much more susceptible to the spread of viruses that cause flu or colds.
However, although we already know that we can get sick with the flu and cold in winter and summer, even today there are many myths surrounding both diseases and although we think they are true, they are really false. We reveal some of the most curious.
Vitamin C prevents or cures cold and flu
How many times have we heard that we should drink a lot of orange juice in autumn and winter so as not to catch cold or get cold? However, it is a mistaken belief, since until now no scientific evidence has been found that has shown that an extra supply of vitamin C is useful to prevent colds.
Moreover, it has not been found to cure colds or flu. However, we must bear in mind that following a varied and balanced diet is the best way to provide our body with useful essential nutrients to improve our health and increase our defenses, which will be useful to reduce cases of colds.
Cold causes colds
Effectively, it is usually thought that the cold in winter is the main cause of our being resentful or aggravated. However, it is a complete mistake, since the cold is not the cause of colds, but viruses that are transmitted from one person to another, which travel especially by air from the small droplets caused by people infected when coughing, talking or sneezing.
The reason why the cases of colds and flu increase in winter is not because of the cold itself, but because of a combination of factors: the low temperatures that can weaken our defenses, we tend to spend more time at home and in closed spaces, Our nostrils tend to dry more easily ...
Medications help cure a cold or flu
It is usually thought that taking medicine is useful to help us cure the colds. But it is a complete mistake, given that In fact, colds and flu disappear by themselves between 3 to 7 days approximately.
Of course, medicines can be useful when it comes to relieve symptoms more annoying However, they should only have been prescribed by a medical specialist.
Antibiotics are useful against flu and colds
It is often thought that, in addition to medications such as antitussives or anti-flu drugs, they are useful in curing colds, also antibiotics are good for the treatment of colds or flu. But no, antibiotics are only useful against bacteria.
If we take into account that the flu and colds are caused by viruses, it is a complete mistake to take antibiotics for these diseases, since an uncontrolled and indiscriminate use can pose a risk to our health, because it contributes to the bacteria generating resistances. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor. ThemesFlu
