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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Can you really catch a cold by being out in the cold? "Yes and no," says Dr Amir Khan

Dr Amir Khan next to concept image of tissue box to represent catching a cold.

We've all wondered if you actually can catch a cold just from being out in cold weather - and now Dr Amir Khan has revealed whether it really is true or not.

It's that time of year again when we're all experiencing the sniffles and blocked noses, and we're wondering how to get rid of a cold fast. But as we're trying out all the winter health tips we come across to keep ourselves, hopefully, cold and flu free in the chilly weather, one question crosses the mind; why do we get colds when the weather is cold? Is it true that the cold weather is really causing them?

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