Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Help can being cold lower your immune system making people more likely to catch a cold?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
No immunity No cold: Your immune system doesn't weaken but you could get sick. There are cilia in your lungs that help push out mucus with bacteria or viruses. When you get chilled you can have temporary paralysis of the cilia. If you have some of these agents in your lungs and the mucous settles deeper because of this, then you could get pneumonia. You won't catch a cold unless someone around you shares it with you.
Answered 2/2/2017
2.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I rarely get sick. Is it likely that my immune system stops the flu and other colds rapidly or is it more likely that I am simply avoiding contact?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do some people just have a "weak immune system" and catch more colds, flus, etc...?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think I have a weak immune system because I catch colds easily. Do I have a higher risk for cancer?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Received covid booster Monday. Daughter has a cold and Im most likely going to get it too. Will this make my booster less effective since immune system will be working on fighting cold at the same time?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does birth control effect your immune system because im always catching a cold when i start my new pack?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
If someone has a cold/flu, does this make their immune system 'busy'. For example, are they more likely to catch a second illness or alternatively are they just as likely to catch it but likely to take longer to fight both illnesses separately?
I believe my immune system is falling short. I'm on day 7 of a cold but my flatmate and girlfriend it only lasted 24 hours. Most likely cause?
Why do I catch cold so often and easily? Do I have a weak immune system?
What vitamins should I take to keep my immune system strong so i don't catch a cold?
Can you tell me is it true that someone with a strong immune system won't catch a cold if they're sneezed on?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
