When you have a cold or a temperature or even a flu you may wonder if it is really necessary to stay in bed or if you could go for a swim.
Competitive athletes prefer to swim every day - even if they are ill or feel a little bit dizzy. This is the experience of everyone who is or was a "real athlete". Thus, many swimmers, in particular the motivated and ambitious ones, go for their workouts even when they have a temperature.
COLDS AND FLUS
Colds and flus are infectious diseases which can be dangerous for high performance athletes. Even if you have an infection which does not manifest as an illness, i.e. you only feel tired or out of shape, can have severe consequences.
VIRUSES CAUSE MOST OF THESE DISEASES
Most colds and flu-like illnesses are caused by viruses. There are a great many of viruses which can cause these symptoms. Bacterial infections are in most cases the consequences of a primary viral infection. Bacteria thrive on the cell debris caused by the viruses. Bacterial complications are: Infections of nose and pharynx, sinuses, infections of the bronchi, the lungs and the middle ear.
Fever can accompany the infection, however, it is not a mandatory sign. |