BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT MASKS

A face mask is a familiar type of mask, used to protect the nose and mouth areas to prevent the movement of dust, particles, and microorganisms through the respiratory tract.

In this article Kim Sora shares some basic information about masks:

Why must you wear a mask?

Masks are used for the following purposes:

Prevent transmission of pathogens from patients or medical staff to others. Such as in surgeries, injections, invasive procedures, changing bandages…

Prevents the entry of pathogens from the air into the human body, such as preventing dust particles, chemicals and disease-causing microorganisms.

Types of masks

Currently, there are many types of masks being used:

(1) Disposable mask: made of paper with many vertical folds so it fits tightly around the mouth and nose

(2) Reusable mask: sewn from fabric with ear straps. Regular cloth masks only have the effect of blocking the sun, blocking large sized dust, blocking the smell of car exhaust and some large microorganisms.

(3) Mask containing activated carbon: made of woven activated carbon fabric, sewn or pressed with activated carbon between two layers of fabric

(4) Specialized masks: manufactured according to special standards. Such as N95 and N99 masks are being used in epidemic prevention today.

A good mask needs to satisfy the following requirements:

In case you need to use a medical mask

Contact and care for people infected or suspected of being infected with nCov.

Contact and care for people with symptoms of respiratory diseases such as cough, difficulty breathing, runny nose…

When instructed to self-monitor, isolate at home or when visiting, examining, and treating at medical facilities.

When exposed to crowded places.

(See Kim Sora’s mask products)

Masks are a “filter” that prevents the two-way movement of dust, particles, and microorganisms through the respiratory tract, so they are definitely effective in preventing the spread of pathogens, including coronavirus. , nCoV.

It should be noted that masks are only one of many ways to prevent disease. Therefore, in the current complicated situation of airborne infections, we need to strictly follow the official disease prevention instructions of the Ministry of Health.

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