10-19-2008, 03:19 PM
Black Landlord wrote:
[quote=Yoyodyne ArtWorks]
Less moisture in winter air leads to drier mucous membranes (sinus, throat), which are more susceptible to viral infection.
Established concensus, or personal theory?
From http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/UVA...ricold.cfm
Cold weather and colds:
Contrary to popular belief, cold weather or getting chilled does not cause a cold, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). However, more colds do occur during the cold season (early fall to late winter), which is probably due to a variety of factors, including the following:
* schools are in session, increasing the risk for exposure to the virus
* people stay more indoors and are in closer proximity to each other
* low humidity, causing dry nasal passages which are more susceptible to cold viruses