A member asked:

Just got over having gastritis and ulcers. immediately caught a cold and have a dry cough after. did the gastrointestinal issues cause respiratory issues or did i just coincidentally get a cold?

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Coincidence, your upper airway and mouth/digestive tract are the main intake centers for acquired illness. They are separate and have separate types of germs involved.

Answered 9/24/2023

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