New Delhi, May 23 -- How many times have you been reprimanded to avoidstepping out of the house with wet hair? We're even told that sleeping with wet hair is big no, simply because we may catch a cold or end up with pneumonia! But is it a fact or a myth? Are there any health hazards of wet hair? Read on to know if going out or sleeping with wet hair can make you sick or not.

Can going outside with wet hair lead to pneumonia?

While going outside with wet hair does not directly cause pneumonia, it might weaken the immune system, making one more susceptible to respiratory infections such as colds, says pulmonologist and critical care expert Dr Apoorv Krishna.

Pneumonia is primarily caused by pathogens like bacteria, viruses, or fungi infe...