(09-01-2023, 11:01 AM)BIAD Wrote: Not smoker-related, but worth a listen to. Dr Campbell is straining at the leash to tell you something
we've suspected all along.
Anecdotal evidence in my case supports that study.
I have a natural genetic immunity conferred upon me by some Neanderthal ancestor 50,000 years ago or so, which has been handed down through all those generations to me. Never vaccinated, but genetically 80% less likely to get a severe case, thanks to that ancient hapless Neanderthal.
Compounding that, I've had the coof twice, but one time shouldn't count at all, as it was entirely asymptomatic, and would have gone undetected if not for a covid test that came back positive. No symptoms at all. The other case was slightly symptomatic, much like a mild cold for about 24 hours before the immune system I've been blessed with kicked it's ass. However, that infection - and fighting it off - seems to have conferred an additional layer of immunity to me. It seems to me that the original, genetic immunity provided the tools to fight it off, and the infection gave additional tools, provided a target for the natural immunity and allowed it to develop stronger defenses.
On top of that, I both smoke and vape, nicotine and menthol in both cases. There is a good chance, according to this study, that the smoking is the rivets in to covid armor I've been given naturally - it blocks infection when the virus is present, but the mere presence of the virus knocking at the doors of my cells rings the alarm to kick the natural immunity into gear to rid my body of the interloping virus, preventing the cytokine storm and avoiding symptoms, much less hospitalizations.
That's what I'm thinking, anyhow. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!
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