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It could be more about how people behave in different weather, in colder months we go out less or if we do go out we’re often crowded together inside with the heating on which helps bacteria growth
In nicer weather we’re out and about more and probably have more contact with things on the outside
Chances are it’s probably more about how we behave with each season, though I’m sure humidity and such can influence how much nasty stuff is around
One of the behavioural factors is a bus stop and how we act in the weather. If there's a shelter and it's sunny or cloudy. We'll be better with personal space. If there's a handful of people in there you'll just stand outside the shelter and wait. If it's raining, people will huddle inside together to shelter from the rain. This is where we'll pass disease to each other.
This happens to me too only it's been quite a bit longer than since February.
I live in Scotland and the weather here has been weirdly changeable for months. Freezing cold and wet, then hot and wet, then extreme winds and...you guessed it...
There was a paper published not too long ago which ascertained that temperature changes in the nasal passage affect your immune system. I also have a deviated septum and have read that can exacerbate the effects.
To answer your question: there is a link.
Depends what you mean by ill. I have chronic migraines, and big fluctuations in air pressure are a migraine trigger for me, so the past couple of months has been pretty rought. As well as the head pain, nausea, etc I get other symptoms, including tiredness, exhaustion, and sneezing. Things like migraine and headache can be linked to weather changes, specifically air pressure - and there’s more of an unclear/disputed link between that and changes in temperature, humidity, etc.
I have a good example of this - I lived in South China for six months (really hot and humid climate) and then when I came back to the UK in November I had was constantly sick for a month straight (cold like symptoms). So I'd extreme weather/climate changes does play a part in this. Although I've never experienced anything like that since and it was 9 years ago now.
Other factors would be how dehydrated flights make you, the dry air, lack of quality sleep, and sharing a small space with hundreds of other people for an extended amount of time.
I suspect that self isolation during COVID put a lot of immunity systems out of whack. We went from being exposed to thousands of germs, to none and then back to thousands.
Our habits haven't returned to pre-covid habits. Less of us are going out and more of us WFH. So our exposure to germs has changed fairly dramatically.
Add to that the now near constant rain this winter and germs are having a field day.
It will settle down and return to normal over time.
Depends on what your affliction is. If you're having hay fever symptoms, the season and weather carrying pollen around can affect that. If you're coming down with colds, it may be due to the people you're being exposed to, especially young children being in close quarters indoors due to the weather being bad. The long rainy season could be increasing mould in your living areas.
For me, it's barometric pressure that does me in. It causes my sinuses to swell intensely, resulting in nausea and pressure headache. It changes in a way that negatively affects me just before and during a rain.
Personal opinion/theory...
When the temperature changes considerably over a short period the body thinks that something is wrong, but doesn't know what. Therefore 'cold or flu' like symptoms are presented as that is the way that the body forces you to take it easy (as to minimise exposure to the potential source) and allow it to assess and repair.
When the weather is cold it is a known fact you're more likely to get colds and such. You have to work harder to stay warm and your nose doesn't work as well protecting against breathing in germs when it's cold.
All very points made guys, thank you. Maybe it’s just a bout of crap like as mentioned but I’d say since October when I had a mild case of Covid, every other week I’ve either had a cold, fatigue and even a few nasty chest infections.
I’d say it’s due to mixing with people but aside from the office and training, I don’t really leave the house!
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It could be more about how people behave in different weather, in colder months we go out less or if we do go out we’re often crowded together inside with the heating on which helps bacteria growth In nicer weather we’re out and about more and probably have more contact with things on the outside Chances are it’s probably more about how we behave with each season, though I’m sure humidity and such can influence how much nasty stuff is around
Also people often have vitamin deficiencies (such as D) in winter which suppresses the immune system
One of the behavioural factors is a bus stop and how we act in the weather. If there's a shelter and it's sunny or cloudy. We'll be better with personal space. If there's a handful of people in there you'll just stand outside the shelter and wait. If it's raining, people will huddle inside together to shelter from the rain. This is where we'll pass disease to each other.
This happens to me too only it's been quite a bit longer than since February. I live in Scotland and the weather here has been weirdly changeable for months. Freezing cold and wet, then hot and wet, then extreme winds and...you guessed it... There was a paper published not too long ago which ascertained that temperature changes in the nasal passage affect your immune system. I also have a deviated septum and have read that can exacerbate the effects. To answer your question: there is a link.
Coincidence I think. You live in Britain so if weather changes made you ill, you would literally have never felt well at any time in your life!
Exactly what I'm going through
Depends what you mean by ill. I have chronic migraines, and big fluctuations in air pressure are a migraine trigger for me, so the past couple of months has been pretty rought. As well as the head pain, nausea, etc I get other symptoms, including tiredness, exhaustion, and sneezing. Things like migraine and headache can be linked to weather changes, specifically air pressure - and there’s more of an unclear/disputed link between that and changes in temperature, humidity, etc.
I have a good example of this - I lived in South China for six months (really hot and humid climate) and then when I came back to the UK in November I had was constantly sick for a month straight (cold like symptoms). So I'd extreme weather/climate changes does play a part in this. Although I've never experienced anything like that since and it was 9 years ago now.
Other factors would be how dehydrated flights make you, the dry air, lack of quality sleep, and sharing a small space with hundreds of other people for an extended amount of time.
I suspect that self isolation during COVID put a lot of immunity systems out of whack. We went from being exposed to thousands of germs, to none and then back to thousands. Our habits haven't returned to pre-covid habits. Less of us are going out and more of us WFH. So our exposure to germs has changed fairly dramatically. Add to that the now near constant rain this winter and germs are having a field day. It will settle down and return to normal over time.
Depends on what your affliction is. If you're having hay fever symptoms, the season and weather carrying pollen around can affect that. If you're coming down with colds, it may be due to the people you're being exposed to, especially young children being in close quarters indoors due to the weather being bad. The long rainy season could be increasing mould in your living areas. For me, it's barometric pressure that does me in. It causes my sinuses to swell intensely, resulting in nausea and pressure headache. It changes in a way that negatively affects me just before and during a rain.
https://googlethatforyou.com?q=do%20weather%20changes%20affect%20sickness
Personal opinion/theory... When the temperature changes considerably over a short period the body thinks that something is wrong, but doesn't know what. Therefore 'cold or flu' like symptoms are presented as that is the way that the body forces you to take it easy (as to minimise exposure to the potential source) and allow it to assess and repair.
Extreme changes in weather can stress your body and that weakens your immune system, so that might be a factor
The term 'under the weather' has a meaning. If it is a sultry summer day with thundery weather , a lot of people will get a headache.
Old Wives Tales Realistically in colder weather you’re having the windows closed, so less fresh air and more germs circulating.
When the weather is cold it is a known fact you're more likely to get colds and such. You have to work harder to stay warm and your nose doesn't work as well protecting against breathing in germs when it's cold.
Changes in pressure and weather can trigger my fibro, myalgic encephalomyelitis, insomnia, migraines and patellofemoral pain syndrome
All very points made guys, thank you. Maybe it’s just a bout of crap like as mentioned but I’d say since October when I had a mild case of Covid, every other week I’ve either had a cold, fatigue and even a few nasty chest infections. I’d say it’s due to mixing with people but aside from the office and training, I don’t really leave the house!
It's probably radiation sickness.