Eli5: How can you get more ill if you exercise vigorously with an underlying cold or fever?

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Eli5: How can you get more ill if you exercise vigorously with an underlying cold or fever?

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Answer 1

Your body will either focus on repairing damage, or strengthening the immune system.

If the body only has two hands like us.
You’re building a table and a chair. It’s easier to use both hands on the table. Then one on the chair and one on the table.