Antique_Total_5473 t1_jca4zcd wrote on March 15, 2023 at 11:44 AM

Reply to comment by jeepguy1982 in Isn't this the dam truth! Especially the last few weeks. by jeepguy1982

I’ve always wondered why the weather swings made us sick. I agree it does, just don’t understand the science behind it.

Radack1 t1_jcabmh8 wrote on March 15, 2023 at 12:45 PM

For allergies, something about the change in pollen. Temp changes like that probably (and this is where i start to not know for sure and talk out my ass; you have been warned) have to mess with airways as well, given thermodynamics and all.

cantalopenuts t1_jcar32a wrote on March 15, 2023 at 2:38 PM

I remember reading this not long ago. Make of it What you will. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/scientists-finally-figure-out-why-youre-more-likely-to-get-sick-in-cold-weather