Bath at night cause you pneumonia?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the belief that bathing at night may cause pneumonia, exploring cultural taboos, medical implications, and personal experiences related to bathing practices. Participants share various viewpoints on the relationship between nighttime bathing and health, particularly focusing on pneumonia and its causes.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that bathing at night is linked to insomnia treatment, while questioning the medical validity of the claim that it causes pneumonia.
  • One participant notes a cultural taboo against nighttime bathing in Asia, asserting that pneumonia is unrelated to this practice.
  • A historical example is provided where pneumonia was reportedly caused by exposure to cold water after physical activity, prompting questions about the temperature of water used for bathing.
  • Another participant speculates whether cold exposure could increase susceptibility to bacterial pneumonia, sharing a personal experience related to cold conditions.
  • There is a mention of the bacterial causes of pneumonia, with a participant clarifying that pneumonia can be caused by bacteria or viruses, and that cold water might lead to hypothermia rather than pneumonia directly.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the specific conditions under which pneumonia might occur in relation to bathing practices.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the relationship between nighttime bathing and pneumonia. Multiple competing views remain, with some asserting a connection while others argue against it.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference varying cultural beliefs and personal anecdotes, which may not be universally applicable. The discussion includes historical references and evolving understandings of pneumonia, indicating a need for clarity on definitions and causative factors.

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here, what people claim at my country,

based from what i know, bathing at night is one ways to treat insomnia,

any idea?
 
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Are you saying that bathing at night causes pneumonia, or that it treats insomnia?

I don't know that either claim is completely implausible, but why it be true medically?
 
its like a taboo to bathing at night in asia, but i can't understand why,
i'm saying that it is night bath and pneumonia is unrelated.

i'm posting it here, maybe someone can explain it, but it seems it is unrelated. xD

p/s: Hmm, I'm really sorry with my bad english
 
wow, good find.
 
hmm, its not very cold and its not very warm, around (25~30) degree celsius i guess,

but, if it is cool, why they didnt say "bathing in early morning will cause pneumonia" instead of night, because the water is cold that time.
 
annoymage said:
hmm, its not very cold and its not very warm, around (25~30) degree celsius i guess,

but, if it is cool, why they didnt say "bathing in early morning will cause pneumonia" instead of night, because the water is cold that time.

I was just fishing for ideas.
 
But that was Nice finding. . That news..
 
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hmm, its all about bacteria.
 
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i would wonder if cold exposure could increase susceptibility to bacterial pneumonia. the one time i got pneumonia, i'd been installing a transmission and spent a lot of time laying on my back on the cold ground, which would have lowered my core body temperature. also had a lot of GERD at the time, which probably played a much bigger role.
 
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Ive heard it was sex at night time which causes pneumonia.
 
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Evo said:
Dave, that article was from 1905, we know now that pneumonia is caused by a bacterial infection.

Oh my God how embarrassing. :eek::blushing:



Google, how could you betray me like this? :-p
 
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Soooo...
Pneumonia means inflammation of the lungs with consolidation and exudation.
can be caused by either bacteria or viruses.
it can be a primary condition or a secondary (caused by something else.)
the majority of pneumonia is caused by a bacteria called streptoccusus(?) pneumoniae <--spelled wrong probably.

it used to be a big deal and kill like one out of every four people affected, but since like the 40's(?) we've been able to treat it more effectively with anti-biotics. now it mostly effects children and the elderly.

to the bathing at night gives you pneumonia that's a different noooo.

i think like cold water etc at night could cause you hypothermia.
pneumonia can as happen if you get a bunch of water or food in your lungs, if accidentally inhaled it.
and hypostatic pneumonia which could be the one related to the (bathing) at night is if your lying on your back the water could pool in your lungs.
 
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