Currently, the availability of surgical face masks is at a sorry all-time low across the nation. For those of you out there still shopping around for a new mask, there are a few important tips that you should keep in mind as you begin your search for the perfect mask. Get the free tutorial for Bias Tape Mask with Adjustable Nose Piece right here! Get the matching Scrub Cap free with every order here!
In my research, I found that a high percentage of surgical face mask box coverings were being purchased by individuals with breathing issues. Individuals with respiratory conditions typically find themselves with sagging eyes, redness, and irritation at the corners of their mouth. Using disposable masks that often irritate the skin further exacerbates these problems. Many of these disposable masks have been known to leak and cause the patient to experience excessive facial dryness.
This has led many hospitals to recommend N95 respirator and surgical face masks are worn at all times when outside the hospital. The reasoning behind this recommendation is simple. These N95 respirators protect the patient's lungs from irritants such as pollen and dust particles, which pose a risk to their lungs if they were to be inhaled. Additionally, these same conditions can also lead to a build-up of bacteria in the nose and throat which can easily enter the body via air travel and are spread via coughing or other means. If you are exposed to the same conditions outside of the hospital, then your chances of contracting them increase dramatically.
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