A comparative study of the adverse effects due to use of N95 and cloth mask
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Adverse Effects, N95 Mask, Cloth Mask, COVID-19Abstract
Introduction: Covid -19 infection spread rapidly from person to person. Social distancing, hygiene and mask are among various preventive measures for spread of this infection Prolonged use of N95 and surgical masks causes physical adverse effects such as headaches, difficulty breathing, acne, skin breakdown, rashes, and impaired cognition. Some facial masks are secured by anchoring to the ears, causing damage to the external ears and retroauricular skin areas because of pressure, prolonged exposure, or both. Methods: This was questionnaire bases study. Questionnaire was distributed to participants. 200 N95 mask wearer and 200 cloth mask wearers were included in study. Results: Dermatological adverse effects were more in participants wearing N95 mask. Also, N95 mask wearer have to speak louder during conversation. There is statistically significant between N95 and cloth wearer in terms of dermatological and speech difficulties. Conclusion: Mask prevents spread of covid- 19 infection from person to person. There are many adverse effects of masks. In view of adverse effect related to skin and speech difficulty cloth mask is better.
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