dealing with pandemics in the past: influenza 1918

[Chic Rustler]

Coronavirus and the Sun: a Lesson from the 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Fresh air, sunlight and improvised face masks seemed to work a century ago; and they might help us now.

medium.com

this is a great read

 

[frustratedearthmother]

It IS a great read! I've always noticed that when I have a respiratory issue that breathing outside air made me feel better. I often thought it might be that the humidity in outside air was more soothing to the lungs than the dried out air from being inside. That article explains it better.

 

[flowerbug]

if i didn't have pollen allergies/reactions i'd agree to that... i'm still happier working outside than inside once it warms up enough. i'm looking at a nice sunny day and giving it another hour to warm up before going out and doing something. it is cold and a bit of a breeze but i need to do something useful. been cooped up too much lately.

 

[tortoise]

Thank you for sharing! <3

 

[CrealCritter]

@Chic Rustler - thanks for sharing!

 

[baymule]

That was very interesting. Often times, when my husband is sick, he goes and sits in the sun. Instinctively, he knows what is healing him. Sunshine and fresh air-it makes sense.