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Upper respiratory infections are more common in the winter because cold air slows down our immune response. Keeping our nose warm may help. Cold, flu, winter,

Upper respiratory infections are more common in the winter because cold air slows down our immune response. Keeping our nose warm may help. Cold, flu, winter,

Harvard Medical School researchers have discovered an immune response inside the nose that fights off viruses — and that cold weather reduces this immunity.

New research suggests that cold weather may actually affect the human body's immune response, making us more susceptible to colds, flus and other upper respiratory infections. Dr. Benjamin Bleier, a sinus specialist at Mass Eye and Ear and a senior author of the study, joins John Yang to discuss its findings.

Low humidity protects viruses and cold temperatures may blunt some immune responses, making viral infections like colds, flu and COVID-19 more likely.

A recent study observed that the nose, which is equipped with defences to stop invaders from attacking the body, has something to do with a person catching the common cold in winter.

Theresa Braine ANN/THE STAR – The nose really does know, as it turns out. New research has revealed a physical link between chilly weather and the severity of colds, and it’s right under – or rather, inside – our noses. Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear hospital and Northeastern University in the United States […]

Why do we always seem to catch a cold or flu in cold weather? A new study explains

A study published yesterday says it’s discovered why people get more colds in the winter.

Researchers have discovered an immune response inside the nose that fights incoming infections – when it is warm enough.