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Why cold air can help viruses multiply

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Going outside with wet hair will not spontaneously generate a virus in your bloodstream. The common cold is caused by rhinoviruses, not winter breezes. However, inhaling cold air does drop the temperature of your nasal passages, which slows down your white blood cells and creates a highly hospitable, chilled environment for existing viruses to replicate faster.

Why cold air can help viruses multiply
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