I do not believe that masks prevent the spread of Covid, but now we have an opportunity to prove that I am not correct in my belief.

Cedar fever is beginning in the state of Texas and thousands of you are allergic to the juniper pollen that will soon be filling the airways.

So I am putting out a request to those Aggies who are allergic to pollen, and also are fervent mask wearers to assist in an informal science test.

Everyday record the pollen level in your area and wear your mask at all times, and record the type of mask that you are using/frequency of changing masks, etc. No medications are allowed to prevent allergies.

If you go through the season with no adverse pollen reactions then report it here and I will review the results and if positive I will become a mask wearer.

Deal?

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SYMPTOMS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

ALLERGIES
Runny nose
Sneezing
Red, swollen eyes
Itchy eyes
Itchy nose
Tickle in the throat
Rarely a fever

COLD
Runny nose
Sneezing
Sore throat
Aches and pains
Mild dry cough
Rarely a fever

STREP
Sore throat
Painful swallowing
Fever

FLU
Fever is common
Dry cough
Quick onset
Headache
Sore throat
Fatigue
Sometimes a runny nose
Congestion
Sometimes diarrhea

COVID-19
Gradual onset (two to 14 days after exposure)
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

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Name the ailment...

People may experience:
Pain areas: in the muscles
Whole body: malaise, dehydration, dizziness, fatigue, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, thirst, vertigo, or sweating
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, or vomiting
Sensory: sensitivity to light or sensitivity to sound
Mouth: bad breath or dryness
Also common: headache, excess urination, fast heart rate, irritability, or sleepiness

Pollen is what, 400x larger than a virus molecule?

jefe95 said:

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Pollen is what, 400x larger than a virus molecule?

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According to this, at 15 microns, pollen can't even be inhaled. I see no issue.

Clob94 said:

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Think I will continue just not wearing my mask. Thanks OP.

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This.

As will all things, I'm awesome and have zero allergies.

Old age?

Nah, just a hangover.

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Clob94 said:

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Think I will continue just not wearing my mask. Thanks OP.

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This.

As will all things, I'm awesome and have zero allergies.

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We all know you are awesome, but what happened to you earlier in the year that caused hospitalization?

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Clob94 said:

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Think I will continue just not wearing my mask. Thanks OP.

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This.

As will all things, I'm awesome and have zero allergies.

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We all know you are awesome, but what happened to you earlier in the year that caused hospitalization?

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Wasn't taking care of myself. Was septic, from a wound I'd let fester (workaholic), my 'beetus was unchecked and all sorts of self-inflicted issues. As you'd expect, the only thing that can take this pimp out is...this pimp. Hell, I've been hit by an F150 that came flying through a garage/wall and not a scratch.

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Think I will continue just not wearing my mask. Thanks OP.

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This.

As will all things, I'm awesome and have zero allergies.

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We all know you are awesome, but what happened to you earlier in the year that caused hospitalization?

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Wasn't taking care of myself. Was septic, from a wound I'd let fester (workaholic), my 'beetus was unchecked and all sorts of self-inflicted issues. As you'd expect, the only thing that can take this pimp out is...this pimp. Hell, I've been hit by an F150 that came flying through a garage/wall and not a scratch.

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glad you are well!

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Clob94 said:

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This.

As will all things, I'm awesome and have zero allergies.

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We all know you are awesome, but what happened to you earlier in the year that caused hospitalization?

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Wasn't taking care of myself. Was septic, from a wound I'd let fester (workaholic), my 'beetus was unchecked and all sorts of self-inflicted issues. As you'd expect, the only thing that can take this pimp out is...this pimp. Hell, I've been hit by an F150 that came flying through a garage/wall and not a scratch.

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glad you are well!

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Thanks!

My youngest daughter has bad allergies especially cedar and she wears a MU2 sport mask when cedar or other things are high. I know those mask work pretty well for allergies and since Covid is what uses at school.

https://allergystore.com/products/mu2-sport-mask

Mmmmmmm... So the virus doesn't just free float out of people's lungs. The mode of transportation are respiratory particles. If you can block the respiratory particles then obviously you can stop MUCH of the spread with the right mask (surgical masks with 3 ply etc.). It still amazes me how so many people make arguments without first doing some HW. Is over 3 thousand deaths a day still not an issue, along with now wait times much longer for ER general procedures a concern?

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Is over 3 thousand deaths a day still not an issue,

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3,000 deaths per day x 30 days per month = 90,000 deaths per month x 12 months per year = 1,080,000 deaths per year?

You and your kind are fear-mongering losers