Why do we also get colds and colds in summer?

In spring and winter, due to the cold weather, if the human body is not properly insulated, cold symptoms will occur. However, in summer, when the weather is hot, cold symptoms generally do not occur. So why do people also get colds and colds in summer? How to treat colds and coughs in summer? It is also possible to get colds and colds in summer, which is related to bad lifestyle. Let’s learn more about the specific situation below.

1. Blowing air conditioners to catch a cold

In summer, there are many people who choose air conditioners to relieve the heat and cool down, because air conditioners can change the ambient temperature, making people feel comfortable. However, if the temperature of the air conditioner is too low, cold wind blows on the body after taking a shower, or cold wind blows on the human body while sleeping, it is easy for the human body to catch a cold. This is the main cause of wind-chill and colds in summer. For this cold situation, the air conditioner temperature can be appropriately controlled, preferably around 24°C, and the cold air from the air conditioner should not be blown towards people.

2. Take a shower with cold water

In the summer, many people choose to take a shower with cold water. Although this method of taking a shower is simple and convenient, it also comes with a pair of shower heads. , so it is loved by many people, but if the body sweats a lot or takes a cold shower suddenly when it feels hot, it is also easy to catch a cold. In this case, you can choose to take a bath with warm water. Although it cannot relieve the heat in time, you will feel cooler after taking a bath, and it can also improve the body's ability to resist heat.

3. Cold and cough care

Coughing is very common once cold symptoms appear in summer. At this time, care needs to be taken to prevent coughing from causing damage to the respiratory tract. If you have a cold and need to be in an air-conditioned environment, in addition to taking cold medicine for treatment, it is best to drink more water to moisten your throat, because the air-conditioned environment is dry, and if there is insufficient water, cough symptoms will easily occur. For other situations, it is not advisable to eat cold food. It is best to eat more warm food, which is more conducive to recovery.