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I ran in very cold weather, could i get pneumonia?

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Doubtful: Exposure to cold weather is not a directly linked to getting a pneumonia. Vasomotor symptoms such as runny nose and shortness of breath may occur but these are not necessarily from a pneumonia.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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