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Title: Why is pneumonia more common during colder monthss? Post by: Frank_Baker on Mar 14, 2015 Why is pneumonia more common during colder months? Could some pneumonia cases be caused by cold air inflaming the lungs and not an infection? This scientific report (from Page on ncbi.gov) says there is a higher incidence (+15%) in cold months. The article implies that cold air can cause pneumonia. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24989619
Title: Re: Why is pneumonia more common during colder months? Post by: bio_man on Mar 14, 2015 I believe cold weather reduces one's immune response.
Title: Re: Why is pneumonia more common during colder months? Post by: Frank_Baker on Mar 14, 2015 But the question is if cold air can inflame the lungs and directly cause pneumonia.
Title: Re: Why is pneumonia more common during colder months? Post by: bio_man on Mar 14, 2015 No, I don't think so because the body is programmed to maintain a specific internal temperature, otherwise enzymes will stop working and the person dies.
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