Can Anyone Explain Why We Sweat

[emmie]

particularly when you have a bad cold or the flu.

[naomi24]

Just thought I'd clarify, sqad. ;o)

[pixie374]

I know, naomi.
Thanks, sqad... if lowering the temperature doesn't affect the length of an illness, what is the point in getting one? It's supposed to help...

[Sqad]

Rising temperature stimulates the immune system to fight the disease, but unfortunately makes the patient feel ill.
When the temperature falls due to the antipyrhetics, the immune system doesn't just switch off, it continues until the invading process is conquered, or you die.

[pixie374]

Thank you... xx

[youngmafbog]

If you are not using copious amounts of bog roll or have a hankering for pasta then it can't be COVID. :-)

[Sqad]

it is a pity that this thread has been almost entirely about sweating in disease, when the main function of sweating is in healthy individuals.
It is the main method of thermoregulation of the body and amounts to about one litre a day without one knowing anything about it.......insensible sweat it is called.

[Chinajan]

When are you expecting the results of your Covid-19 test emmie?

[emmie]

i have been asleep, fell right off for a little while.
don't know Chinajan

[emmie]

i only have to eat or drink something hot then it pours off me, i have been waking up like it too, like now.

[bracknelson]

When we had cold our body releases chemicals that help the body to fight against germs or disease, and a less welcoming place for germs.

After the cold gets to heal, your body thermostat resets itself to normal, and you will feel warm and sweaty.