Is coughing contagious, like sneezing? I’m asking because the entire household has been feeling like a dumpster fire for a week now, and whenever one of us has a coughing fit, one or two others always seem to join in. Coincidence? Or are we making each other cough?
(also, what’s the hashtag for medical fedi?)
#health
@juliette seems it can be: https://www.ludwig-van.com/main/2023/03/06/why-do-people-cough-at-concerts/
The larger the group, the more coughs per person
People are more likely to cough if they hear others cough
The closer a person is to a cougher, the greater the probability that they will also emit a cough
Why Do People Cough at Concerts? - Ludwig Van Weekly

Why do people cough so much during classical music concerts, and can it be stopped?

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