Harmful to health - Cold can be harmful to health. Indeed, winter brings with it a host of potential ailments. Some are easy to deal with, while others can be lethal.
Dry skin - Winter air is often quite dry, and can draw the moisture out of your body, resulting in dry skin and mucous membranes.
Shortness of breath - Cold air can cause wheezing and shortness of breath because it's typically dry and irritates the lungs.
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The common cold - The common cold is one of the most frequent infectious diseases in humans. Infections occur more commonly during the winter.
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Balancing act - Strong, blizzard-like winds can test your balance, and make it even harder to stand upright on ice.
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Windburn - Exposure to high winds in cold temperatures and low humidity can put you at risk of windburn, which occurs when your skin loses its natural oils.
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Hypothermia - Prolonged exposure to sub-zero temperatures can lead to hypothermia, a condition whereby the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
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Lower body temperature - Normal body temperature is around 37°C (98.6°F). Hypothermia occurs as your body temperature falls below 35°C (95°F).
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Near death - Anyone whose body temperature drops below 24°C (75.2°F) is experiencing fourth stage hypothermia, and death is apparent.
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Kids and the cold - Warning signs that a toddler is developing hypothermia include intense shivering, clumsiness, disorientation, and slurring of words.