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Old November 11th 18, 05:07 PM posted to rec.bicycles.tech
Frank Krygowski[_4_]
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Default Cold weather, sore throat

On 11/11/2018 2:57 AM, wrote:
On Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 4:32:46 PM UTC+1, Frank Krygowski wrote:
On 11/10/2018 3:21 AM,
wrote:
On Friday, November 9, 2018 at 4:22:22 AM UTC+1, Frank Krygowski wrote:
For the past few years, my winter riding has fallen off to just a few
miles at a time. The main reason is, I seem to be very susceptible to
sore throats after I ride in the cold. Some of the sore throats have
degenerated into scary bronchitis.

I'm just curious if anyone else battles this problem, and if anyone has
any tips on preventing it.

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- Frank Krygowski

Define cold weather.


In my youth, this was not a problem at all. Then after reaching my 50s I
had this problem only near freezing or below. Now it seems to be a risk
for temperatures below 45 Fahrenheit = 7 Celsius.

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- Frank Krygowski


That is not extreme cold. But it is general knowledge that your mucous membranes (google translate) are your first line of defence. Inhaling cold dry air is not good for your mucous membranes and makes you sensitive for viruses. Age doesn't help either.Just take it easy and avoid breathing heavily through your mouth when it is cold.


I gave thought to the mucous membranes many years ago, when I was still
commuting by bike, and so I tried breathing through my nose instead of
my mouth. Unfortunately, at the speed I wanted to ride, I found it
impossible to breath through my nose. I even made a few attempts at
inhaling through my nose and exhaling through my mouth, but that didn't
work for me either.

Perhaps I'll try a face mask.

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- Frank Krygowski
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