A study (see bottom) found men suffer worse from respiratory diseases than women do. Apparently estrogen is a benefit when it comes to dealing with a cold. (See, your ovaries are not totally evil!)

So the next time he gets the flu and says he’s dying, don’t be too hard on him. He might really be suffering more than you.

~ Paul – I’m XY, and I deal with illness by sleeping till it goes away.

Reference: 
“Man Flu” Is Real: Estrogen Makes Women More Resistant To Respiratory Diseases Than Men | Medical Daily 

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