Should you take a shower if you have the cold?!
Question: Should you take a shower if you have the cold.?
my mum says that i shouldnt take a shower and wash my hair when i have the cold. is this true and why is this.?Health Question & Answer
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take a hot shower, but as soon as you get out bundle up. the shower will relax you and clear your chest. Health Question & Answer
The cold is a virus and as such is not really harmed by you being wet - its a bit of an old wives tale. However, if you really don't look after yourself, the cold can 'go into your chest' as the virus weakens your immune system and allows a bacterial infection in. A warm shower would probably make a cold sufferer feel a damn sight better! Health Question & Answer
A lowered body temperature suppresses your immune system slightly, which means if you are exposed to an illness you are slightly more likely to catch it. (It doesn't cause a cold, as many people will tell you). However, if you already have a cold, it won't make much difference. I would suggest keeping the bathroom door closed until you're fully dressed so the heat stays in - but honestly, even that won't matter a whole lot.Health Question & Answer
They say don't go OUT in the cold with a WET head if you have a cold. That is why.
My mom always said the same thing but I think you CAN if you DRY with a BLOW DRYER
Take a shower but dry your hair thoroughly with a dryer and dry yourself off as well.
"Thoroughly, before comeing out of the shower.
Actually it is GOOD for you to soak the mole.Health Question & Answer
My mom always said the same thing but I think you CAN if you DRY with a BLOW DRYER
Take a shower but dry your hair thoroughly with a dryer and dry yourself off as well.
"Thoroughly, before comeing out of the shower.
Actually it is GOOD for you to soak the mole.Health Question & Answer
showers are great when your sick, but I would sit down incase you fall down! its better than a bath because you might pass out in the bath from the heat, but sitting in the shower is good and it makes ya feel better.....especially if you are stuffed up because the steam acts as a humidifyer and you will breath better after!Health Question & Answer
Actually, taking a hot, steamy shower can really help you feel better by clearing the sinuses. Blow dry your hair after in the steamy room, put on a robe and get back in bed.Health Question & Answer
no, i disagree. I was told and have experienced that you get better if you have a shower (as long as its a warm shower), it will relieve the cold within a couple of days.Health Question & Answer
No i think you should take a shower, because otherwise you would smell pretty bad. haha.
taking a shower will make you feel better and refreshed
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taking a shower will make you feel better and refreshed
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That is absolute nonsense. It is an old wives' tale and you will feel better and fresher if you have a shower.Health Question & Answer
No, but be sure to dry your hair properly, especially before you go outside as you may get chilled!Health Question & Answer
Taking a shower can really clear out your sinuses cuz of the steam and make you feel a lot better.Health Question & Answer
No, take a shower, it will clear your sinuses. Then just towel off and you can do whatever you want after that.Health Question & Answer
hell yea
a warmmmmmm hotttt showerrr
with like steam hot water
but wen u get out rap urself ina towel quick and get changed andinto ur robe or warm cloths (put them on the heater if u like)Health Question & Answer
a warmmmmmm hotttt showerrr
with like steam hot water
but wen u get out rap urself ina towel quick and get changed andinto ur robe or warm cloths (put them on the heater if u like)Health Question & Answer
i dont think its a good idea to have your hair wet keep your head warm dont loose body heat- i think thats the ideaHealth Question & Answer
yet another silly question Health Question & Answer
It might clear your head or it might give you a worse cold!!
Get Better Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Get Better Soon!!!!!!!!!!!!
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doesn't seem right to sit around dirty AND sick.......now go shower.Health Question & Answer
Wont do you any harm.Health Question & Answer
there's no reason not to but i would suggest a hot bath it will be more relaxing Health Question & Answer
take a nice warm showerHealth Question & Answer
your supposed to take a shower.
duh..its Hygiene.
but just dry urself off afterwards
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duh..its Hygiene.
but just dry urself off afterwards
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i think it doesnt really matterHealth Question & Answer
i was told i should
it really helps meHealth Question & Answer
it really helps meHealth Question & Answer
ive had my cold for 3 weeks now, cant imagine what i would smell like if i didnt shower.
Hahaha, :)
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Hahaha, :)
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no, because i don't wanna die while am still enjoying lyf.xxHealth Question & Answer