Researchers found that self-reported doctor-diagnosed asthma was not a risk factor for infection, nor was upper respiratory allergies or eczema. In addition, food allergies were associated with a lower infection risk.
The NIH study found people with food allergies may be less likely to get COVID-19, and reinforced that obesity increases one's risk of contracting coronavirus.
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