Can Alternating Between Hot and Cold Make You Sick? The Science Debunked
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While a 2023 study found that exposure to sudden and extreme temperature changes can increase the risk of respiratory infections, the idea that alternating between hot and cold can make you sick is a common myth. Ultimately, illnesses are caused by pathogens, not by temperature alone, but the conditions created by temperature shifts can make you more vulnerable.
