*Usually *when I catch a cold I catch it in the chest. A lot of coughing and struggling to breath.
This year’s is definitely centered in my head. Stuffed and runny nose. Some chest congestion, but not like I usually suffer from.
I’m trying to understand why it affects me differently from one year to the next. Is it simply that different viruses behave differently?
What makes me feel so weak? The muscle should be the same as it was last week. I am struggling with lifting even grocery bags. I suppose the body is using all its energy trying to fight the virus, but can someone explain it more technically? (but not so much that a novice will struggle with it.)
Similar question I guess for loss of appetite. I have read that digesting food requires a lot of energy that the body needs to fight off a virus. Is there a better explanation? (one I can understand) or is really that simple?
Please note that AFAIK there is no cure for a common cold other than rest and time. I am not asking for medical diagnosis, I’m just fascinated with the way things work.