Effective Mask N95 Alert to Covid-19 Disease

Effective Masks N95

The use of masks is one of the precautionary measures or alert to the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. In particular, people who are already sick or experience symptoms such as cough and runny nose are advised to wear masks.

Effective Mask N95 Alert to Covid-19 Disease

In this regard, the Ministry of Health in Singapore has suggested the use of more appropriate surgical masks to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus, compared to the N95 mask.

It is known, the N95 mask is a superior mask with a smaller risk of filter leakage. Even this N95 mask can filter virus particles to the smallest dust particles.

Although N95 masks offer better protection than surgical masks, some health studies have shown that these N95 masks may not have the advantage of being prevented from acute infectious respiratory infections, compared to simple surgical masks.

Acute infectious respiratory infections, including influenza viruses spread through droplets, are similar to the Covid-19 coronavirus from Wuhan, Countries China.

Is this N95 mask suitable and effective for protecting children?

The most effective face masks have a top design that can cover the top of the nose. Then, the design of the lower part of the mask can be stretched and covered the bottom of the chin.

But reported by Asia One, the use of masks in children may need to pay attention to two factors, namely effectiveness and comfort.

The use of an uncomfortable mask might make a toddler cry and they will tend to hold his face. This condition certainly makes the mask no longer effective in warding off viruses.

Actually, masks are not suitable for babies or toddlers who are under 3 years old. Because the use of masks can cause hypoventilation in infants under 3 years who still have smaller lung capacity than teenagers or adults.

In addition, toddlers also do not have the ability to clean carbon dioxide better. Though the accumulation of high levels of carbon dioxide can be dangerous to health.

At present, the N95 masks available on the market are only recommended for adults. If children, maybe children over the age of 12 years.

In children aged 7-12 years, a study has shown that the use of N95 masks can be used safely during routine physical activities in a crowd, such as studying at school, riding the bus, doing activities at school without reducing the child's ability to breathe.

However, the safety of using N95 masks for young children has not been evaluated and has not been recommended. So it's good, children are not wearing N95 masks.

Meanwhile, older children 6-12 years old are advised to wear surgical masks to protect themselves. Because, they may already be vulnerable to infections and complications, especially those with chronic respiratory problems, heart disease, neurological conditions and a weak immune system.

Differences in N95 Masks and Surgical Face Masks

In the midst of the hectic coronavirus case, the demand for N95 masks and surgical masks has also increased. Even some places also began to run out of stock N95 masks, including rare masks. Not only that, but the demand for N95 masks is also soaring followed by the price of masks which has increased several times.

However, you might not understand the difference between N95 masks and surgical masks. Doctor Reisa Broto Asmoro also briefly discussed the differences between these two masks on his popular Youtube channel. In fact, Reisa Broto also discusses the most appropriate type of mask to prevent transmission of the Wuhan coronavirus.

The statements below are the difference between surgical face masks and N95 masks

1. Surgical Face Mask
Generally, surgical face masks are thin and green or blue. Usually, people refer to surgical masks as imitation masks. Because, many people use it to avoid exposure to pollution or dust, especially when driving. According to Dr Reisa Broto, this mask is always used by medical personnel when handling patients. This surgical mask serves to prevent droplets of body fluids, such as sweat, snot, saliva and sputum. The goal, the fluid in the body does not spread to other places that are sterile. In addition, the purpose of using this surgical mask is to keep the operating area sterile.



The disadvantage
According to Dr Reisa Broto, surgical masks cannot protect themselves from inhaled germs or viruses. In addition, this type of mask can only be used for one-time use. You must dispose of this mask if you are already moist and wet. Therefore, Reisa Broto does not recommend the use of surgical masks to avoid coronavirus transmission.


2. N95 Mask
Unlike surgical masks, N95 masks can filter out 95% of small and large airborne particles. According to Dr Reisa Broto, this N95 mask can be used to protect yourself from toxic substances, when cleaning or painting a house.



The advantages
N95 masks can protect themselves from small particles in the air that may contain germs or viruses that cause respiratory tract infections. Doctor Reisa Broto said this mask can be used repeatedly, unlike surgical masks. At least the N95 mask can be used 5 times. Although this mask does not guarantee 100% avoidance of disease, this mask can provide additional protection against the risk of disease transmission.

Be aware of the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease:

• Keep your distance from coronavirus (Covid-19) sufferers as far as possible when in the reception area, keep a distance of 4 meters.
• Avoid romantic places and try not to leave the house, stay quiet at home, work and study at home.
• Wash your hands with a cleaner recommended by the medical team as well as a bacterial cleansing soap.

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