COVID, analogous to smoking

ACE receptors everywhere

Coronavirus does permanent damage 

Lots of links to sources

It’s pretty discouraging…. 

Smoking took decades to reveal its true cost. COVID is speedrunning the whole thing. We’re seeing the consequences in real-time, and we’re still pretending we don’t.

Your body doesn’t forget. Every infection leaves a mark. Every “mild” case adds to the pile. You might feel fine now. You might feel fine for years.

But the bill always comes due.