<s>[INST] Can you catch a cold from cold air? [/INST] This is one of the most persistent myths about colds. The only way you get sick is when you come into contact with a virus. Cold air may irritate a condition you already have, like asthma, which could make your body more receptive to a cold virus. But you still need to come in contact with the virus. Source: WebMD. Link: https://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/top-10-questions-cold. Field: General Medicine. Disease: Cold </s>