Some people are not very happy with the mandatory mask policy that is enforced in most cities. We can understand why people would choose not to wear a mask. It’s not necessarily the most attractive accessory to wear, especially with all the pollen, sweat, and makeup that can stick to masks.
But it seems like the real information about masks is being overshadowed by bizarre memes and false medical claims made by the media (since when do tabloid journalists inform medical professionals?) It seems like we need to make our voices heard to clarify some information. because people believe in really strange things.
A small action to prevent a bigger disaster
In this hot and humid climate, simply wearing normal clothes can be a burden. Add a comfortable layer of fabric to your face and it’s a recipe for discomfort. Many have complained of masked acne, or “maskné,” while others are upset because the back of their ears become irritated and sensitive.
However, while all of these things seem like annoying inconveniences, they are nothing compared to what could happen after becoming infected with COVID-19. Wearing a mask or face covering is intended to reduce potentially infectious respiratory droplets from the exhaled breath of the person wearing the mask.
That being said, there are some myths that wearing masks harms our lungs and overall health. This is a perfect example of fake news, and there is no truth to this at all, so if you were considering joining the ridiculous mask protest brigades, keep that in mind.
They don’t damage your lungs
First of all, daily use of masks does not cause carbon dioxide poisoning and does not harm the lungs in any way.
It will also not reduce oxygen intake levels or deprive tissues of air, which is a condition called hypoxia.
If you have any questions about this, you can check out snopes.com, a reputable fact-checking site that has debunked many theories about what happens to your lungs when you wear a mask for an extended period of time. The logic is that if the mask is not airtight and you are not breathing recycled air, you will be fine.
In a guest post on Forbes, a cancer research scientist confirms that this is impossible, because carbon dioxide molecules are “simply too small to be controlled by most mask materials and simply pass through them.” .
As an example, the author talked about surgeons, who during surgeries wear masks for hours with normal CO2 levels without being affected. Apparently, the exogenous and other gaseous molecules are even smaller than the tiny coronavirus particles.
Exceptions are few and far
Some people who have pre-existing breathing problems, such as asthma, may argue that wearing a mask is difficult, but for most people, it still will not involve hypercapnia or carbon dioxide poisoning.
In fact, health professionals emphasize that people with asthma and sensitive airways make sure to always wear a mask, as their immune system is even more compromised.
