Back in March of 2020 I mentioned the importance of breathing through your nose as a means of lowering one's likelihood of getting infected with COVID:
Filtering prevents airborne bacteria, viruses, other potentially disease-causing substances from entering the lungs, where they may cause infection. Filtering also eliminates smog and dust particles, which may clog the narrow air passages in the smallest bronchioles.
Below is a video with a very deep dive into the serious health benefits of proper breathing
It's a long video. But it's the weekend, instead of watching a re-run or junk news, watch this. Stream it while you cook. Well worth your time.