Russian expert revealed the harm to the health of masks Russian news EN
Andrey Lomonosov, a Russian expert from the Healthnet of the State Technological Initiative working group, revealed the dangers of wearing future masks. His words “Evening Moscow”.
Lomonosov finds out that the decision to wear a mask on the street or not must be made, assessing the risk-benefit ratio. According to him, the positive effect of personal protective equipment is not always manifested.
He noted that, do not neglect the protective mask. However, when walking on a fresh shore at a distance from other people, there is no need for protective equipment.
“You need to understand that the use of a mask is associated with two side effects, especially in cold weather. First, it becomes higher, and then, in heat, microorganisms begin to multiply rapidly on it. That is why masks are recommended to be changed for two hours, ”the expert noted.
In addition, according to specialization, another problem arises in the cold. The fact is that the mask becomes wide, the moisture freezes, and it turns out that it lets air through. In this regard, headache and dizziness may begin.
Last 2020, the representative of the World Health Organization in Russia, Melita Vujnovic, described the dangers of misdiagnosing mask diseases. In her opinion, the use of protective equipment while ignoring other measures to prevent allergies risks infection. She reminded that the mask must be dry, otherwise there is a risk of infection.