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Oh yeah, that makes sense. The nose has hairs and cilia that can trap foreign materials, preventing further entry into the lungs. The mouth, in contrast, probably allows free access. Still, I don't think there's any study looking at the differences in infection risk between nose- and mouth-breathers, but please correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, thank you too for your thoughtful comment.

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Shin Jie Yong, MSc (Res)
Shin Jie Yong, MSc (Res)

Written by Shin Jie Yong, MSc (Res)

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