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Smoking or being around secondhand smoke increases the risk of catching a cold. Exposure. Being in crowds, such as at school or on an airplane, increases the chance of getting a cold. Complications. These conditions can occur along with your cold: Middle ear infection. This is the swelling and build-up of fluids in the space behind the eardrum.
Blood pressure also can be affected by a sudden change in weather patterns, such as a weather front or a storm. The body, including the blood vessels, might react to sudden changes in humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloud cover or wind in much the same way it reacts to cold. These weather-related changes in blood pressure are more common in ...
Symptoms. Cold urticaria signs and symptoms may include: Temporary itchy welts (hives) on the area of skin that was exposed to cold. A worsening of the reaction as the skin warms. Swelling of hands while holding cold objects. Swelling of lips from consuming cold food or drink. Severe reactions may include:
When traveling in cold weather, carry emergency supplies and warm clothing in case you become stranded. If you'll be in remote territory, tell others your route and expected return date. Don't drink alcohol if you plan to be outdoors in cold weather. Alcoholic beverages cause the body to lose heat faster and can impair judgment.
Stay warm in cold weather. To stay warm in cold weather, remember the acronym COLD — cover, overexertion, layers, dry: Cover. Wear a hat or other protective covering to prevent body heat from escaping from your head, face and neck. Cover your hands with mittens instead of gloves. Overexertion. Avoid activities that cause a lot of sweat.
Bright sunlight. Extreme heat or cold. Sun glare. High humidity. Dry air. Windy or stormy weather. Barometric pressure changes. For some people, weather changes may cause imbalances in brain chemicals, including serotonin, which can prompt a migraine. Weather-related triggers also may worsen a headache caused by other triggers.
Numb, prickly feeling or stinging pain upon warming or easing of stress. During an attack of Raynaud's, affected areas of the skin usually first turn pale. Next, they often change color and feel cold and numb. When the skin warms and blood flow improves, the affected areas may change color again, throb, tingle or swell.
Signs and symptoms of SAD may include: Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day. Losing interest in activities you once enjoyed. Having low energy and feeling sluggish. Having problems with sleeping too much. Experiencing carbohydrate cravings, overeating and weight gain.
6) Oymyakon, Siberia, Russia (-67.7°C) Oymyakon is the coldest permanently-inhabited place on Earth and is found in the Arctic Circle’s Northern Pole of Cold. In 1933, it recorded its lowest ...
Hypothermia happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat and the body temperature falls below 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius). Left untreated, it can be life-threatening. Hypothermia is often caused by exposure to cold weather or immersion in cold water. Ongoing exposure to cool indoor temperatures also can cause ...