During the Coronavirus 2019 or COVID -19 outbreak, who needs to wear a face mask for several hours a day? Will it have any negative effects on the body?
Dr. Pirat Lokapatthana or Dr. Maew, doctor in the internal medicine department Yanhee Hospital International Explained in a post on โปรโมชั่น ufabet. There is talk about the dangers of wearing N95 masks or face masks for a long time. that it may cause acidosis of the blood or cause death So take it off periodically. What is the truth of this matter?
Is it true that wearing a “hygienic mask” for a long time causes your blood to become acidic?
Dr. Maew stated that he has not found any research that indicates that wearing these masks for a long time In normal work, acidosis can occur. Moreover, acidosis does not occur often. Even if there is a lack of air There must be a large deficiency in order for this condition to occur.
Wearing a hygienic mask or N95 for a long time will have any effects on the body?
Some studies measured the oxygen in the blood of surgeons who wore masks for long periods of time. Found that after working for a long time The oxygen in the blood drops slightly. which can be found in older doctors
Some studies measure the value of It was found that the space between the face and the mask retains a little carbon dioxide, especially N95 because it fits more closely. When you breathe, you’ll have a little more carbon dioxide. Oxygen will be slightly lower.
But some research doesn’t say it’s abnormal.
Symptoms that may be encountered If you wear a hygienic mask for a long time It’s probably a headache. There have been no reports of deaths caused by wearing face masks.
So overall Wearing a face mask or N95 can cause an increase in carbon dioxide. But I haven’t found any information about acidic blood yet.
How to wear a hygienic mask to be safe for your health ?
Finally, Dr. Cat recommends the following:
- For people who wear masks You should include only the necessary parts. Removing a mask or not using a mask You should look at risks primarily. If not necessary, it can be removed.
- As for those whose ability to breathe is less than normal (such as those who are old or have respiratory disease), if possible they should avoid being in high-risk areas where masks must be used for a long time. This will reduce the wearing of masks.
- If you wear a mask for a long time and feel tired You can remove the mask.
- If you wear a mask for protection Leave the risk area before removing it.
- You should also keep the mask clean. Because the moment of using the handle to take off is also considered a time when there is a chance of infection.
- If you take off your mask Don’t forget to wash your hands. and keep it clean as well
- If you are not sick strong and perfect Can use cloth masks