{"id":4947,"date":"2017-02-14T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T21:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/tips\/cold-and-flu-myths-vs-facts\/"},"modified":"2023-01-30T16:38:17","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:38:17","slug":"cold-and-flu-myths-vs-facts","status":"publish","type":"tips","link":"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/tips\/cold-and-flu-myths-vs-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Cold and Flu Myths vs Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your body is starting to feel weak, you\u2019re exhausted for no reason, and your throat is starting to feel a little tickly. So \u2013 you think a cold might be beginning to take hold of your body. All the things your mom told you to do when you\u2019re sick starts to cross your mind. Should you feed a cold and starve a fever? Can you really sweat out a cold with extra layers of clothing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can all relate to the myths or facts we were taught as a child &#8211; do you know which is accurate when it comes to the cold and flu? We\u2019ve tracked down the truth to help you bust a few common cold and flu misconceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download and share this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/06\/Get-smart-about-the-cold-and-flu-infographic.jpg\">infographic\ufeff<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/water-bottle-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"206\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Myth 1:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3>Do you feed a cold or starve a fever?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither. A fever is unrelated to food intake. Consume liquids, like Florida Orange Juice for rehydration and a bonus source of Vitamin C.\ufeff<sup><a href=\"#references\">1<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/snowflakes.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4942\" width=\"280\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/snowflakes.png 232w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/snowflakes-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Myth 2:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can being cold, cause a cold?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. The common cold is caused by a virus.<sup><a href=\"#references\">\ufeff2<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/tissue.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4943\" width=\"166\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/tissue.png 260w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/tissue-248x300.png 248w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/tissue-10x12.png 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Myth 3:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can a cold turn into the flu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Different viruses cause a cold or the flu. However, sometimes the symptoms of each illness can be the same.<a href=\"#references\"><sup>3<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-8 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/cow.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4944\" width=\"248\" height=\"149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/cow.png 304w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/cow-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/cow-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Myth 4:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can I eat dairy when sick?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While dairy cannot cause mucus, it may make existing mucus thicker.<a href=\"#references\"><sup>4<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/hair.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4945\" width=\"95\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/hair.png 182w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/hair-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 95px) 100vw, 95px\" \/><figcaption><h3><strong>Myth 5:<\/strong>Can I eat dairy when sick?<br><\/h3><br>No. The common cold and the flu are caused by viruses.<a href=\"#references\"><sup>5<\/sup><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/weights.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4946\" width=\"370\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/weights.png 404w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/weights-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/www.floridacitrus.org\/oj\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/site\/\/2\/weights-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Myth 6:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3>Can I sweat out a cold during a workout?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Working out may help support a healthier self, but it can not cure a cold.&nbsp;<a href=\"#references\"><sup>6\ufeff<\/sup><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-fdoc-references\">\n\t<h5 class=\"wp-block-fdoc-references__heading\">References<\/h5>\n\t<ol class=\"wp-block-fdoc-references__list\">\n\t\t<li>http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=4<br><\/li>\n\t\t<li>http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=5<br><\/li>\n\t\t<li>http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=2<br><\/li>\n\t\t<li>http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=8<br><\/li>\n\t\t<li>http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=6<br><\/li>\n\t\t<li>http:\/\/health.usnews.com\/health-news\/health-wellness\/slideshows\/10-cold-and-flu-myths-debunked?slide=10<\/li>\n\t<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your body is starting to feel weak, you\u2019re exhausted for no reason, and your throat is starting to feel a little tickly. So \u2013 you think a cold might be beginning to take hold of your body. All the things your mom told you to do when you\u2019re sick starts to cross your mind. 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