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Cold and Flu

Questions and answers about the "Common Cold"; symptoms in the upper respiratory tract like sneezing, scratchy throat, and runny nose, but adults don't typically have fevers. Colds are usually caused by the rhinovirus (up to 40% of colds), or Coronaviruses (about 20%), but there are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Also questions about the seasonal flu, also called "regular flu", caused mostly by Type A and Type B Influenza viruses. Flu starts with similar symptoms as a cold only it hits faster and harder and usually includes fever in adults. Although the "stomach flu" is a common term, it is not a real diagnosis. The proper medical term for stomach flu is gastroenteritis (an intestinal disease, sometimes viral but also bacterial), it is often mistaken for influenza because the flu can sometimes include vomiting and diarrhea.

4,331 Questions

Where do worms go in cold weather?

Worms burrow deep underground below the frost line to escape cold weather. They create a mucus layer around themselves to protect against freezing temperatures. This allows them to survive the winter months.

Why do balls travel farther in cold weather?

Answer

Golf balls do NOT fly farther in cold weather. Anyone who's played golf for several seasons can vouch. But here's the scientific proof.

A chart from the PGA Manual of Golf by Dr. Gary Wiren.

Carry Temp

224 95* F

222 85* F

220 75* F

216 65* F

214 55* F

205 45* F

186 35* F

Also, dry colder air is denser and heavier than hot air (which rises) - which causes more drag, reducing ball flight.

What is out cold?

Knocked out, ko ( knocked out ), fainted, fast asleep, blacked out. Unconcious dead, went to sleep fast, not easy to wake out for good Usually a expression meaning passed out, either from being knocked out or drinking too much. Some can be out cold for being a heavy sleeper or from plain exhaustion. Unconsius, how ever you spell it.

Is tepid water better for you to drink than cold water?

There are different opinions concerning this topic because their effects are somewhat different. But majority agree that tepid water is more effective than cold water.

You can read their effects in detail here:

http://scienceray.com/biology/ecology/drinking-cold-water-or-warm-water-which-one-is-more-effective/

What happens if you continue to sniff rubbing alcohol?

Continuing to sniff rubbing alcohol can cause irritation to the nose, throat, and respiratory system. Prolonged exposure can lead to headaches, dizziness, nausea, and even damage to the central nervous system. It is important to use rubbing alcohol in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhaling it directly.

Is it possible for a child's high temperature to melt ear wax and if so how high does the temperature have to be?

Yes, warmth to a high fever can cause wax in the ears to melt. If a child is laying on one side of their head and is feeling warm to hot (the weather is hot) this can case ear wax to melt even if the child is not sick. This happens in adults as well. If you haven't had your child to the doctor then do so or at least go to a clinic. Children are well noted for having fevers out of the blue and then disappearing. Don't wait! See a doctor. It will put your mind to rest that your child may have a cold or a bug of some sort.

Why is freon cold?

Freon itself if not cold. Freon can be used to cool things by compressing the gas and then letting it expand. When a gas expands, it cools down (for more information about that, look up the Ideal Gas Law). Freon is very effective for this purpose and because it is a gas with a high heat capacity. Any gas can cool thing in the same way, but Freon does it particularly well. Unfortunately it is what is called a CFC, which destroys ozone in the atmosphere.

Why does high fever alter cellular functions?

Because High Temperatures Damage The Proteins That Are In The Cells. If The Temperature is too high; 40 to 41 degrees Celsius, many of the proteins reach their flocculation point, and they suffer from either precipitation or denaturation.

How does a person get influenza?

* The disease spreads from person to person through the air by droplets from the nose and mouth of a person who has the disease germs. * People can spread the disease before they show signs of being ill. * When you touch things that have been contaminated by droplets containing Influenza virus (e.g. telephones, towels, tissues, shaking hands), your hand can then carry the virus to your nose, mouth or eyes, where it enters your body. * Only a small amount of contact is needed to spread the infection.

99 Seville SLS - Any solutions when experiencing a rough idle run when starting cold that goes away after a minute or so and only happens when cold?

It could be a bad head gasket. Coolant gets in the combustion chambers and makes it hard to light the mixture. Check for exhaust smells in the coolant reservoir or gurgling in there. If you have either or white smoke out the tail pipe, you've probably got a bad gasket. The oil will not get contaminated with coolant. Don't be fooled. Repairs are very expensive.

Why is your 2001 Mazda Tribute sputtering when started in cold weather?

I just had that problom,i found that i had not locked in the bottom two tabs of the air filter box,you need a flash light to see the bottom.With the air filter box not sealed the mass air flow sensor won't work properly,I waited about two days for the computer to reset the air intake and problam solved.

How do antibiotics work?

Antibiotics act by damaging bacteria through inhibiting their ability to function such as blocking their ability to grow, make genetic material to reproduce with, or make enzymes necessary for their lives.

First it depends on the area infected by the bacteria.

Once that is settled apply antibiotics on the infected area and patience is key so wait a while and you should feel better soon hope i could help.

Each antibiotic, on a general sense, act on a different manner, but essentially by inhibiting some biological function of a determined bacteria that the antibiotic is fighting against.

How do you get a cold or flu on purpose?

Hopefully, you want to know how to do such a seemingly foolish thing for inclusion in a mystery novel that you are writing, but probably the most sure way would be to find a person who is about one day into feeling symptoms of the cold or flu and infect yourself by contact with them. Perhaps the most effective method of contact would be to take a swab from their nasal passages and immediately swab it inside your nose. If you were on a tight time table, you probably would repeat that several times a day for two days to be sure their mucus containing the virus has made contact with your mucous tissue.

For those who want to avoid getting the flu or a cold, see the related questions below for information about how it is spread and how it is prevented.

Why is depression called the common cold of mental illness?

Its so easy to develop and nearly everyone will experience it at one point, rather like a cold. It is also hard to shake and will affect you whether you like it or not, but the main reason is because of how common it really is but no one really notices.

What illness does aromatherapy help?

Aromatherapy can help treat simple ailments such as headache, insect bites, skin disorders, sunburn, cough, and cold symptoms. Aromatherapy can also treat arthritis, anorexia, depression, muscle pain, and stiffness, PMS, IBS, sinusitis, kidney, and liver problems as well. The benefits of aromatherapy lie in the essential oils used and the method of application for each oil. Many times, the best use of oils is a topical application such as massage, hot or cold compress, or soak. Pure Essential oils can also be used in skin care products, body spray or relaxing or sensual baths. In addition, essential oils can be absorbed through the nose, by inhalation of the vapors directly from the bottle, through an aromatherapy diffuser, room spray, dissipation by a light bulb ring, or humidifier.

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Why are people so sensitive?

People are sensitive for various reasons, such as past experiences, personal insecurities, and emotional vulnerability. Each individual processes emotions differently, so what may seem minor to one person could be significant to another. Factors like upbringing, culture, and genetics also play a role in shaping a person's sensitivity levels.

Why do some people feel the cold more than others?

Body temperature is an individual thing. The average body temp for people is 98.6 degrees, but that is only the average. Some people's body temp is 97 degrees and would be feverish at 98.6. The human metabolism will increase and decrease in speed depending on many different things. Could be almost anything, different medications will speed up or slow down metabolism which us humans being endothermic usually maintain a constant temperature usually between 96.4-98.8. 97.4-98.6 being an average for a healthy human all year around (I am attempting to give you a broader range with the #-#). Once you start to hit 99.6, you are considered running a fever for any number of reasons, usually illness or in some cases heat stroke (but heat strokes tend to make you quite a bit hotter, we are talking about your body cooking itself). Temperature might be constantly maintained in endothermic animals by means of using ones own chemical process to keep within temperature parameters for life to function, but still varies of course. Fatigue or simply the sleep response will decrease body temperature, ever have a rough day at work and your muscles hurt so you just want to lay down then sleep? That's because it is the body's way of repairing itself, the sleep response is triggered by a number of things which in turn decreases your body temperature to help settle down for rest. That is only one possible reason which happens quite often for anyone at anytime during the day. Another main possibility is body mass and muscle to fat ratio, the more fat you have on you the warmer you will be, seeing it is extra fuel to be burned and also acts as personal insulation. The bigger you are, the more energy it requires to run you, the more raw material converted into energy in which more heat is produced. Also, the more active you are and the more you challenge your body to do some work and burn that fuel you have stocked up the more heat you will naturally produce as a by-product of simple processes like air to carbon dioxide and fat to carbs/calories to energy (vice versa too[only for the "fat to carbs/calories to energy" though]). Could be something as simple as the temperature that you are relatively used to being in. Someone from Florida that is used to 75-100 degrees in the Autumn goes up to Ohio and complains about it being cold, where as the Ohioan says its nice n warm or slightly nippy at 50-70 degrees. It is estimated that 76 degrees (no wind) is the average comfort level for most Humans(assuming you are not wearing clothing). I cant say that Gender plays an extremely significant role in determining who diffuses body heat at a faster rate. If i had to guess i would say the guy would retain heat better than a woman of the same age and height with average build seeing men tend to be a bit more dense and have a larger torso to retain most of their heat where most metabolism takes place. This is a very very broad question to be answered by us telling you alone. There are about a million different variables can that contribute to body temperature and perception(personal tolerance if you will) of warm and cold. The main influences (I hope iIgot some of the major ones) are the ones I mentioned above that adjust the temperature of a endothermic animal on a larger and more frequent scale than others. At all times your body receives information from sensory input and adjusts you to compensate for the variances in the immediate environment(this should be the biggest one). Example being when in a cold environment your body involuntarily shivers as a precaution to keep you active and warm. Keep in mind that there is alot about the human that we do not understand yet, there are a ton of mechanisms from our ancestors that have been built into us from many years of experiencing the same thing over and over. The unknown could be a reason that influences temperature, I do not know, just throwing out of the box answers as a possible cause. It would be best if you would go to a search engine and look this up, its your best bet on finding a complete explanation to such a large and uncertain question. Sorry for the run on sentences, my English is getting a bit rusty. Someone fix anything in this post soon as they see it and dont like it.

What type of people were most likely to catch Spanish flu?

The Spanish flu of 1918 affected people of all ages, but disproportionately impacted young adults aged 20-40. Those with weaker immune systems, such as the elderly, young children, and individuals with preexisting health conditions, were also particularly vulnerable. Additionally, overcrowded living conditions and the movement of troops during World War I contributed to the rapid spread of the virus.

Are Muslim people accused of terrorist attacks more than other people?

Muslim people are disproportionately accused of terrorist attacks due to biases and stereotypes, even though the majority of Muslims are peaceful and law-abiding. It is important to recognize that terrorism has no religion and individuals should not be profiled based on their faith. Counterterrorism efforts should focus on individuals' actions rather than their religious or ethnic background.

How many people died from the H1N1 in Illinois?

As of February 5, 2010 there have been a cumulative total of 98 deaths from H1N1/09 in Illinois according to the Illinois state health department statistics.

How many people have died from the Swine Flu on Vancouver island?

Since the daily and weekly counts of cases and deaths from the swine flu, which were initially required by the CDC, WHO, and national health departments of most nations have stopped since the pandemic was declared over, there is no way to know how many now. One reason is there are still ongoing cases scattered around the world even as of fall 2012. Another reason is that it was a burden on the reporting entities to try to track and report the numbers. And a large portion of people who had swine flu had mild forms and did not go to the doctor. Their cases could not be counted. And, if no lab test were done to confirm the specific type of flu, there is no way to know for sure if each case should be included in the count or if it is another type of flu.

The treatment is the same as for other types of flu, so there is no real medical need for testing to determine what form of flu someone has in most cases. For this reason, there is no definite count possible on cases of this type of flu any more.

How many people died from common cold?

The actual number of people who died of the common cold is probably close to zero. The people that die of influenza thinking that they had a bad cold was somewhere around 3,000 to 4,000 in USA in 2012

Which continent has the greatest population of Swine Flu cases?

The continent with the most recorded cases of confirmed Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09) continues to the North American continent as of August 24, 2009. The countries in the North American continent that are driving that statistic are the United States with 43852 confirmed cases, Mexico with 19712 confirmed cases, and Canada with 11976 laboratory cases.

How many people died from bird flu in the world now?

It is rare among people and is not believed to spread from human to human except in a few isolated cases. Since 2003 to 2013 there have been only 360 confirmed deaths worldwide attributed to bird flu H5N1. A new strain found at Easter time 2013 in Shanghai, China was identified as the causative organism in the death of two men and critical illness of a woman, still under care in Chuzhou, China. So between the two known strains that are infective to humans there have been only 362 deaths. However, approximately 50 to 60 % of humans infected do succumb to the disease.