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LootTheHounds t1_j0mguij wrote

Reply to comment by H00die5zn in Flu, COVID, and RSV have strained Philly hospitals. Is the ‘tridemic’ our new normal? by jargito

It’s more, Covid can make your immune system forget what to do, similar to measles. It makes you more susceptible to other viruses.

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afdc92 t1_j0n0jtu wrote

This spring I got a cold, then COVID, then another cold that turned into a sinus infection. Took me out for a good month.

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LootTheHounds t1_j0n11fe wrote

Efff I am so sorry. I hope you’re feeling better now!

I still mask everywhere because I’ve been doing the disability and chronic illness calculus for other things for almost a decade now. One moment, one memory isn’t worth extended illness that prevents you from doing anything at all for an indeterminate amount of time. I went to the Christmas Village today and immediately left. It was PACKED, shoulder to shoulder. No masks, children and adults open mouth coughing. Being outdoors means nothing when you’re that close to others, especially if they aren’t even bothering to cover their mouths

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danroman79 t1_j0o3b34 wrote

Ugh. I had Covid on thanksgiving day. Super mild. Just got it again last week and it’s far worse, thankfully I was prescribed Paxlovid and it seems to be working.

My poor wife has a brutal sinus infection AND Covid at the same time, brutal. There are six of us in the house and it’s spreading over and over.

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afdc92 t1_j0o62gx wrote

Oh that’s rough! My parents also got COVID back to back, they had paxlovid both times though.

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themadcaner t1_j0ti477 wrote

You recovered from Covid and got it again 2 weeks later? Is that even possible ?

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danroman79 t1_j0udnp1 wrote

Apparently so. First positive was 11/24, second was 12/14. I had tested negative in between. Maybe it’s possible that it was with me all the time, but this current case has me down and out.

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Electrical_List_2125 t1_j0o7mbj wrote

So what… we’re like all immunocompromised now?? Is it forever???

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LootTheHounds t1_j0o86u2 wrote

If you’re getting Covid repeatedly or experiencing long COVID, yeah that’s quite likely. Mask up.

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ell0bo t1_j0o9byf wrote

Unfortunately wearing a mask isn't statistically significant in regards to being prophylactic. Mask reduce spread if the wearer is infected, less so the person that's getting infected.

Think of it this way, the mask is a filter. When it first comes out of your mouth, it's going to be bunched up in droplets, not fully aerosol. However, once it's in the air, it'll be able to get through the mask or at least on its surfaces that you inevitably touch.

People should wear masks if they are sick or have been around sick people. Telling people to wear masks to protect themselves gives them a false sense of security.

Edit: The person below me accused me a lying. Yes, your doctor might tell you to wear a mask, but it does statistically very little. However, some people need that little very little.

Wear your masks, be safe, just don't think it's a safety blanket. Location can override a mask easily.

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toss_it_out_tomorrow t1_j0os7mi wrote

Prior to covid, we wore masks in hospitals if someone came in coughing because TB is extremely contagious, as is measles, as is chickenpox (for those who may not have had prior infection or vaccination) and precautions are extremely important.

Masks protect people from respiratory viruses as well as a myriad of other things.

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kxm1234 t1_j0rgxpz wrote

I used to believe what you’re saying here. But I was wrong. Wearing a fit tested, NIOSH-approved N95 mask is extremely effective at decreasing the likelihood of getting COVID-19 regardless of means of transmission. Just wearing an N95 and doing a user seal check is very helpful.

I’d respectfully request edit your post, because it seems that you wish for people to wear masks but what you’re saying is not accurate with what we know.

A bit of disciple and habit forming behavior regarding wearing an N95 is within many people’s ability. It’s worth it to just try.

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