Corona virus has startled the world and put humanity out of its routine life. Now wearing a face mask has become a necessity. According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: “We can say very clearly that wearing a face mask is definitely helpful in preventing acquisition as well as transmission.”
Despite the facts stated now and then by experts, many of us are surrounded by myths related to wearing face masks.

So, we have prepared this interesting piece to burst all the popular myths around face masks, do that you always wear them comfortably. Let’s have a look:

Myth 1:
Oxygen levels will drop and carbon dioxide will be re-inhaled.

Myth Buster 1:
Wearing a face mask can be uncomfortable or unusual at times. But it doesn’t cause carbon dioxide intoxication or oxygen deficiency. It is observed that normal people can do an array of activities while wearing face masks.
The World Health Organization has also shed some light on it. They have shared an infographic post that states “ The prolonged use of Medical masks* when properly worn, DOES not cause CO2 intoxication nor oxygen deficiency”. If one feels uneasy while wearing a face mask then he/ she should limit his/her talking and breathe through the nose.”

Myth 2:
If you’re in good health, you don’t need a face mask.

Myth Buster 2:
According to a study done in Italy, more than 40% of people tested positive for coronavirus had no symptoms. This meant that the virus was spreading silently. Most of the people were unaware of it because the symptoms cannot be easily detected in asymptomatic patients. So, in conclusion one might not find if he/she has symptoms of the virus but still could be infected. Only by wearing a face mask can one prevent himself/herself from the virus.

Read : Why Masks Are Necessary, Even After A Successful Vaccine

Myth 3:
A face mask won’t stop the wearer from getting ill

Myth Buster 3:
The main purpose of wearing a face mask is to prevent the virus from spreading. Wearing a face mask becomes more important in a public gathering or a crowded place because of the number of people.
By wearing a face mask one does not only protect himself/herself but also all the people around them. Face Masks catch droplets of moisture that may be acting as a transition medium for the virus.

Myth 4.
If you have a medical condition, you don’t have to wear a face mask.

Myth Buster:
If someone is well enough to be in a public then he is well enough to wear a face mask.
People who are suffering from lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension etc. are more prone to this virus due to a weak immune system. So, they are advised to take all necessary precautions such as wearing face masks, following social distancing, staying at home, and much more diligently. Choosing the right kind of face mask for people with lifestyle diseases is the best way out of this situation.

Myth 5:
It is enough to just wear a face mask.

Myth Buster
Of course, it is not enough to just wear a face mask. In order to protect from the virus, one needs to follow all the precautionary measures given by WHO.
Social distancing and personal hygiene are important part of these measures.

We hope through this blog we have given you a clear picture of why face masks are an important weapon to fight the coronavirus pandemic. We highly recommend you to use high-quality N 95 masks from Careview.