John RossI was today years old when I learned that there may be a relationship between pollen counts and viral respiratory infections. Pollen impairs the immune response to viruses, and viruses may also be able to hitchhike deep into the airways on pollen grains. High pollen concentrations in March 2020 may have facilitated the spread of COVID during the first pandemic wave 🤧 
LegalQuilts@johnrossmd so not only is the pollen trying to kill me (seriously this year is so bad seeing is optional) but it brings along little friends to help with the job.