The demand for respiratory protection products, especially masks, has soared again. But which one should you prefer?
Release time: December 12, 2021 at 05:00 am | Last update: December 11, 2021 at 04:58 pm | A+A A-
Akhil Jangid, a businessman from Jaipur (who changed his name to remain anonymous), had relaxed his guard prematurely. He recently got Omicron, which was the shock of his life. “I never thought this would happen to me. Before I had it, Omicron seemed to be far away from us,” Jangid said. Thankfully, he does not have any serious symptoms. It’s just unusual body pain, low-grade fever and dizziness. “I learned the lesson the hard way. You don’t have to. Cover up or face the consequences,” said the handicraft trader.
Before you start buying more masks in a hurry or digging out old masks from the back of the cabinet, listen to: “Your normal cloth masks are not good. Since Omicron’s R0 factor is considered to be 12-18 times or even higher, it’s It spreads much faster. Its infectiousness and virulence are worrisome,” said Dr. Naresh Trehan, President and MD of Medanta Hospital in Gulgram.
Which type of mask is best? “With layers. You need a mask that is slightly thicker than general surgery, surgery or cloth masks. It should not have any gaps on the sides, nor should it be loose or have valves. Some disposable items are good, but don’t buy quality Inferior product,” said Dr. Haroon H, consultant internal medicine at KMC Hospital in Mangalore.
People find cotton masks very comfortable. If you must wear it, make sure it is made of densely woven fabric. “Quilted cotton is great. But anything that stretches too much is useless because it may allow particles and droplets in the air to slip in,” Haroon added. “Headscarves and handkerchiefs do not prevent infection. Likewise, Women who cover their mouths with scarves and shawls are also vulnerable.”
In this case, the return of N95 masks is inevitable. Dr. Abraar Karan, an infectious disease doctor at Stanford University, suggests that people with comorbidities such as obesity, lung disease, or poorly controlled diabetes should consider upgrading to N95 or KN95 masks. These are also called filtering face mask respirators and are 95% effective in preventing the ingress of water droplets.
The efficiency of masks ending in 99 is 99%, and the efficiency of masks ending in 100 is 99.97%, which is similar to the HEPA quality filter-the gold standard for purifiers. “If you are in a high-risk area such as a hospital, N95 will work better, but if you are going to the market or office, KN95 is sufficient,” Haroon said. Wear a mask correctly and keep it safe.
✥ Pulling off the mask often makes you vulnerable.✥ Remember that this variant spreads faster✥ The mask should be layered and should fit your face shape✥ There should be no gaps. If it means customizing one, then do it. ✥ Pay attention to the acronym NIOSH or its logo ✥ It should be comfortable to wear because they are designed with two straps around the back of the head and neck ✥ N95 masks never have earrings. They only have headbands. ✥ There should be a test and certification code ✥ These should cost between 200 and 600 rupees, depending on the function. If you get it for a lesser price, please leave it.
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Post time: Dec-13-2021