Five Common Myths of Common Colds
Loading ...Aside from the common cold viruses, causes of common colds are almost mysterious. Others do not even know why they have caught it. The funny thing is, most people believe the popular myths about colds. The question is, is there a truth behind these myths? You will soon find out;
Cold Weather Causes Common Cold
If it were true, then everyone is safe from common colds in the summer. The fact is, more people are catching colds under the hot sun. However, it could be partially true because common cold viruses may easily multiply themselves under colder environment.
A Kiss May Cause Common Cold
Rhinoviruses can easily be transmitted through the nose than the mouth. There has been a study disproving this myth. Thus, a kiss is usually not the cause of colds; nose to nose contact during the kiss may even be the primary cause. The truth is, it is the hand which is the best carrier of the viruses.
Pneumonia is Cause by Suppressed Cough
Common colds often come with a cough. Others believe that suppressing this cough would lead to pneumonia. It has already been disproved by several medical researches which show that pneumonia is caused by infection caused by common colds in the lower respiratory tract. It will happen if the colds persist and left untreated.
Alcohol May Cure Common Colds
Do you think rhinoviruses are afraid of vodka or whiskey? More men believe that drinking would cure their colds because of alcohol. It could almost be true since viruses can easily be eliminated by alcohol even the ones from alcoholic beverages. However, there is never a chance that rhinoviruses may be able to meet such alcohol as it stays in the gastrointestinal tract while viruses are in the upper respiratory tract. Additionally, alcohol weakens the immune system and makes the medicines slow to function. Therefore, drinking alcohol will never help in treating common colds.
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