Why Do We Get Colds When It's Cold?

The temperature drops and you're more likely to get a cold: Is this correlation or causation?

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[sandreid]

Who else is watching this, while having a cold? :(

[stefanhoover]

No joke, this video was actually reassuring to me. Even knowing, as you stated at the beginning, that colds are caused by viruses and not temperature, as silly as it is the fear part of my brain kept telling me that being cold = getting a cold. Thank you for real.

[giovannifoulmouth]

If cold weather were the reason people get colds, Norway would be a nation of coughing and sneezing people.

[cup_check_official]

but the bigger question is





Why don't we get hots when it's hot?

[Master_Therion]

0:51 "They put virus infected mucus up some of their nostrils." Nope, I'm snot doing that.

[Fsilone]

You cannot pay me enough to put someone else's snot up my nose.

[exiverence]

Do people in winter months get sick at the same rate in a northern area like New York opposed to a southern warmer climate like Florida?

[garbagetrash]

All these videos helping me not get sick this season. Thanks SciShow!

[HayTatsuko]

Some Asian cultures have an excellent way of helping reduce transmission of airborne illnesses: folks who are ill with colds, flu, or such wear surgical masks to help lessen the chance of spreading their disease. Last week, I knew I was sick with an influenza-like illness (ILI), so when I went to the medical clinic that handles my needs, I showed up with a mask on my face and instant sanitzer for my hands... because the coughing element of the illness was really, really bad, and I didn't want anyone else getting the nasty virus ravaging my lungs and bronchii. (Same illness sent roommate to hospital for 4 days, so I didn't at all mind looking ridiculous, if it would help others avoid the same fate.)

[lanthid]

THANK YOU! I'm SICK and tired of hearing people saying this

[michaelmilburn]

Last Christmas I had a cold and couldn't be merry and give any of my family members a hug

[heyheytaytay]

We need more Michael. Give him his own show.

[Opalgal]

I am having a pretty low day but thanks to Sci show once again for providing a joyous distraction from my existence in this fiery hell we call life 😅

[hotdrippyglass]

And Thank You to whoever is loading these videos so that they are available for us through the holiday week. You are making a difference in the lives of those that are looking for entertainment during the week between Christmas and New Years Eve.

[roguecodes]

Here’s a question: can you “sweat out” a cold or fever through exercise? My father (a gym teacher) always insists it’s a real way to help get better.

[EastyyBlogspot]

Shame i cannot become Hot when i get Hot

[Sparrow]

i read this as "why do we get cold when it's cold" and was extremely irritated for a moment.

[Dezbo]

In Soviet Russia the cold makes you hot

[SwtBeat]

Michael Is a great host for scishow, always so entertaining! 👌🏼

[WWEdeadman]

Aaaand I'm watching this while I have a cold. Good timing.