What is pneumonia weather

Lake Michigan can bring some very interesting weather to Wisconsin, including the infamous pneumonia front which can bring dramatic weather changes in just minutes. Picture this. It's a late spring afternoon along the Lake Michigan shoreline, and people are out in droves soaking up the sunshine and near degree temperatures. After a long winter, it looks like summer has finally arrived! Then it happens. A wall of cold air slams ashore, and people scramble and search for those heavy jackets once again.

The temperature plummets 20, 30, even 40 degrees within minutes. It's the idea that an unseasonably warm spell in winter can get us sick. Some of us grew up being told we need to wear a jacket even if it's warm outside in winter. If we didn't we'd get pneumonia.

I first heard of this old wives tale a few days ago, when a few coworkers and facebookers said they were surprised everyone doesn't have pneumonia. So I went to our NBC12 facebook page to learn more. It turns out it's literally an old wives' tale. Lots of comments begin with: "my mother or my grandmother always told me There are a few things that make us sick in winter.

One being we tend to stay indoors in tight quarters with the windows shut. Germs circulate around the house and at work and we get each other sick more easily than when we're outside in the fresh air. And it's not the cold either: but when it's cold out or the temperatures swing dramatically, our immune system can become weaker.

But you get sick from a virus or bacteria-- not the weather. So follow that other saying you hear so often and wash your hands. Skip to content. Created October 23, Exceptional Nurses Winchester Hospital was the first community hospital in the state to achieve Magnet designation, recognition for nursing excellence. Supporting Our Community Our tremendous staff gives back to our community by coordinating free health screenings, educational programs, and food drives.

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