What determines how badly you get a cold?

have you considered sugar? Is she getting more sugar than your other daughter? Sugar can suppress your immune system and she could be more susestable to the colds. I know a bottle odf soda cann lower the immune system for several days. Check this web site for imfo on sugar. http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/sugar.htm

I've read through the posts here and it doesn't seem to be dietary at all. I'm sure that you are very much aware of how to ensure that you kids get the proper nutrition when they do not eat meat. I might say to add an extra Vitamin C supplement (500 mg) to her daily multiple vitamin. Some people, both adults and children, seem to get colds worse than others. The immune system is very, very complex, and there are differences in the numbers of each of the immune cells from person to person. These differences are not abnormal and do not mean that she is sick. It just means that in some ways her immune system is a bit weaker than someone else's might be. It might take her immune system a bit longer to mount up the infection fighting response, which would allow the cold to get more of a hold on her. As long as her doctor has checked her out and determined that she's healthy, I wouldn't worry. I didn't see this in any of the posts, but is she exposed to second hand smoke at all? If so, I would say to definitely eliminate that.

I think it is to do with our diets. Lots of garlic, onions, ginger and curry helps in my opinion. As well as at least 500mg of vitamin C per day. There are of course other factors such as your occupation and whether you use public transport. This is my humble opinion...

I grew up having colds all the time. My worst enemy is when i get one. It might be small but it affects everything I do. I get headaches and i feel really tired. At first we thought it was normal. Until I found out two things. 1. I have allergic renitis.:P I dont know how that is really spelled but everything, from strng scents to dust makes me sneeze and in turn gives me colds after. The sneezing part is just so bad. Runny nose! 2. Is that i need plenty of vitamin C to avoid the allergic reaction and also to protect myself better even without the dust and strong scents. And u know what, once I started on the Vitamin C, i truly noticed how the sneezing was limited and how I dont get colds as often as i use to. So from now on, whenever my nose feel irritated or even if I feel im nearing some sort of colds or flu, I get some oranges and plenty of water to keep those nasty colds at bay.:)

Perhaps there are several factors to look at. A person's dna surely plays a part. Developement of the immune system, dictated by an individuals overall growth must be a factor. Certainly diet is a major influence on how our bodies operate.

My sister is very susceptable to colds flu etc, yet she eats meat, so I don't think it has to do with that. If you pick your diet well, making sure you eat protein and iron rich foods, it should not compromise your immune system. Studies have been done showing that consistent exercise through the year reduces the likelihood of catching colds, by increasing the white blood cell count, and Immunoglobin A in saliva and mucous (where colds would normally enter the body). Cold susceptability can also be genetically predisposed.

Respiratory development is the biggest factor. Was she premature? Are they twins? Usually premature or twins have respiratory problems. Try to give her herbal tea at night. Rasberry tea with honey and lemon. If your daughter is vegan, make sure she has good source of vitamin B12.

Well in regards to your discussion here it could easily be genetic if any of your family members had bronchitis or any sicknesses of the chest, also in regards to diet it is very good to make sure that your daughter has some garlic in her food as this will help her colds.

I think it may have something to do with her immune system. Some people have a naturally stronger immune sustem than others. Try giving her loads of fresh fruit, orange juice, and Vitamin C, and you may find she grows out of it with time.

I have been told this has a lot to do with your diet but one of my daughters get sick really easy and she is my best eater so in her case it doesn't explain why she will catch anything going around . She is the one who always dresses according to the weather without being told and yet will get sick just by walking into a room with somone who it sick .

I would think it's probably her immune system that triggers how badly she's going to get a cold. I think the immune system definitely stems from genetics. I have a horrible diet and I barely ever get really sick. When I have a cold it's not bad at all. Oh, also does she get ear infections a lot? I really think a cold brings about an ear infection which in turn makes a cold last longer. That's what I've seen in my youngest son.

I've always thought that colds were down to external factors, such as the healthiness of that particular person, or even their personality. Some people complain more, but aren't actually in any more pain that the rest of us. I don't think genetics are a pre-disposing factor in catching a cold.

I think it could be a little of both, genetics may be part of the reason in terms of the immune system. Although i am no doctor. I am a strong believer in diet having a big impact on how one feels and one's ability to get over colds/flu quickly. You should always keep up the amount of liquids, you are supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day, when you have a cold you tend to dehydrate more so keeping up fluids is important. Get plenty of vitimin C from natural sources like fresh orange juice and eat plenty of fruits and vegetables or soups and smoothies to ensure you get natural fibres, vitimins and minerals. Couple all that with a few Lemsip's and that usually does it for me ;)

I guess it could be a few factors, like her immune system, diet, hygiene (washing hands at school etc). I used to get about 3 colds a year. that is until i met my boyfriend 9 months ago and he's a total vitamin freak. Whenever I felt a sore throat or the sniffles coming on, he'd go to his vitamin cupboard and bring me 3 or 4 different vitamins. They were echinacea, garlic zinc and c, garlic, c and horseradish, cod liver oil and somethig else. It's been 9 months and whenever i've felt a sore throat coming on, i've taken those vitmains and haven't had 1 cold yet!

have you considered sugar? Is she getting more sugar than your other daughter? Sugar can suppress your immune system and she could be more susestable to the colds. I know a bottle odf soda cann lower the immune system for several days. Check this web site for imfo on sugar. http://www.healingdaily.com/detoxification-diet/sugar.htm

I think it has alot to do with the diet. My son never gets sick with a cold sometimes sinus but not very often. My 2 step daughters whom don't live with us but we get them every weekend. They always get sick at there moms, I give them vitamins here and by Sunday they are as good as new. during the winter it's every weekend they come over with something. During the summer we have them so they are fine. Luckly my son doesnt catch anything. That is why I think it is diet. Good Luck. Maybe she is not getting enough vitamin c

it could be a number of things, from the wrong diet, to her immunne system being low to neveractually getting over the first one to having poor lung quality. The first thing you should do is ensure she gets enough red meat to help build up her protein and iron levels. Your little sign says you are vegan, which means that your children aren't getting ANY meat or milk products and they NEED these to develop properly. Take her to a doctor, and get her lungs checked out and her mineral levels checked as well She couldsimply have allergies that are triggering asthma. Humans weren't meant to be vegans, our system needs the addition of meats to be healthy

Check for allergy. I had similar experience growing up. Cold is the most common symptom of allergy. If she has constant sneezing then you can be 90%sure it is allergy. Best wishes for you and your family

well its not genetics but yeah may be she is more prone to infections and allergies and her immune system might not be able to fight back very fastly. i do suffer with this ...