How does a common cold affect pulse rate?

Answer 1

There's no set rule, mostly because the common cold does not in and of itself have an effect on pulse rate, at least that I can point to. In the field, I would expect to see someone with a severe cold to present a slightly elevated pulse. So if the patient were resting normal at 72bpm I might expect to see 80bpm (although the margin for error here is too great to say it causes a reall 10% increase).

Answer 2

Well it depends.... Yes most of the time when you are sick your pulse is slightly faster then normal. It can get very fast if you have a fever. For instance when i had a fever and went to the hospital i had a heart rate of 120 BPM. Now if you are talking about weather yes.... being cold can slow your heart slightly, likewise being overly warm can rase your heart rate signifently.

Answer 3

yes it does lower your heart because its cold and you can get num fingers and break easily for coldness