Why “respiratory” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I would guess marathons select for people trying to push themselves hard, in a short period of training time and for a relatively short period of time. I also wouldn't be surpri…
by grogenaut · Oct 1, 2026
> I think respiratory flu is far less common now than it was. I have had a legit case of the flu only once in my adult life. After spending 15 years teaching in a public school,…
by sarchertech · Sep 29, 2026
Colds, yes. I think respiratory flu is far less common now than it was. I have had a legit case of the flu only once in my adult life. After spending 15 years teaching in a publ…
by vertnerd · Sep 29, 2026
#1 is a big reason for our house. The house (and garage) badly needs a significant declutter, but we are both working professionals and don't have the energy to make a significa…
by cableshaft · Sep 29, 2026
You're likely correct, but one big difference is indoor air ventilation standards improved dramatically, leading to less spread of disease indoors. Simultaneously, air pollution…
by graeme · Sep 29, 2026
Story time: I got handed a ticket to go change a UPS in a “server room”. I was in Fairbanks visiting family, I had some downtime, so I decided to do some “slumming” to break up…
by K0balt · Sep 29, 2026
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "respiratory" over time.