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Can wearing masks harm our health?
At the beginning of the corona there was a wide discussion about the use of masks and whether they are effective, but today there are already extensive studies that show their importance in preventing infection. Now the question has changed and many people are wondering if the mask can harm them. Dr. Idan Goren with the answer
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Dr. Idan Goren
Friday, 07 August 2020, 06:18In the video: The Speaker of the US House of Representatives instructs everyone to wear masks
When countries reopen, guidelines around the world include rules of social distance, hand washing and wearing masks. Today it is known beyond any doubt that the use of masks is especially important in situations where social distance cannot be maintained. But can they be dangerous to us?
Let's start with the bottom line. The likelihood of a person fainting from wearing a mask on the face is very low. Some people with respiratory diseases like COPD or asthma experience difficulty breathing on a daily basis and for them breathing in particular becomes more difficult through a mask. At the same time, these people are also at high risk for complications of coronavirus infection and are therefore advised to persevere with it, despite the difficulty.
Here are all the answers to your questions about the masks and whether there is a health risk from wearing them:
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