They don’t call it the “common” cold for nothing. Millions of people around the world have to deal with the symptoms of a head cold every year, and although there are ways you may be able to shorten its duration, the one thing you certainly do not want to do is make it last longer. There’s are reasons that some people seem like magnets when it comes to catching a cold while others report that they never get sick. Let’s dive into some of the reasons you may be more likely to come down with a cold and the things you may be doing that encourage it to stick around longer.
1. Smoking
The is number one on the list for a good reason. It’s been known for quite some time that people who smoke are more likely to get sick than non-smokers. This is due in part to what smoking does to the lungs. It causes damage to the lining of the lungs and makes it easier for a virus like a cold to make itself at home. Smoking while you are sick certainly will not shorten its lifespan either.
