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Wearing a mask for a long time, are you really doing it right?
With the arrival of winter, respiratory diseases have entered a period of high incidence. In this special period, masks have become an indispensable protective tool in our lives. However, some experts have recently pointed out that wearing masks for a long time may have adverse effects on our immune system and weaken our ability to defend ourselves against disease. So, how can we properly wear masks to maximize their role in preventing the spread of respiratory diseases?This article will explain it in detail for you.
1. The protective effect of masks.
As a protective tool, masks mainly reduce the risk of infection by blocking particles such as droplets and dust from entering the respiratory tract. During periods of high incidence of respiratory diseases, wearing a mask correctly can effectively reduce the spread of the virus and protect the health of yourself and others.
2. The adverse effects of long-term mask wearing.
While masks play an important role in preventing the spread of respiratory diseases, wearing them for a long time can have adverse effects on our immune system. Some experts pointed out that long-term wearing of masks will reduce the immune function of the nasal mucosa, weaken the normal function of the immune system, and thus increase the risk of contracting diseases.
3. How to wear a mask correctly.
When choosing a mask, you should choose a medical mask or an N95 mask that meets the national standards to ensure the protective effect. At the same time, choose the right size mask according to your face shape to avoid air leakage.
When wearing a mask, make sure it completely covers the mouth, nose, chin, etc., and avoid revealing it. Clean your hands before wearing them, and be careful not to touch the outside of the mask to avoid contaminating the inside of the mask. During wearing, you should also be careful not to touch the inside of the mask to avoid increasing the risk of infection.
If you don't need to wear a mask, take it off in a timely manner. For example, you can take off your mask outdoors in an open place, at home, or when you are alone. In addition, you should also be careful not to wear the same mask for a long time, and change it at the right time. After taking off the mask, avoid touching the outside of the mask and wash your hands and disinfect them in time.
Used masks are already contaminated and cannot be reused. We should dispose of them in a dedicated collection box for discarded masks to avoid secondary pollution caused by random discarding. At the same time, we should also be careful not to put discarded masks in bags, handbags, etc., to avoid cross-infection.
4. Enhance self-immunity.
In addition to wearing a mask correctly, we should also pay attention to strengthening our own immunity. Getting enough sleep, eating a balanced diet, exercising properly, etc., are all effective ways to boost immunity. In addition, maintaining a good attitude is also an important part of disease prevention. We need to learn to adjust our mindset, face the challenges and difficulties in life positively, and meet each day with a healthy physical and mental state.
In conclusion, wearing a mask correctly is one of the important measures to prevent the spread of respiratory diseases. We should pay attention to choosing the right mask, wearing it correctly, taking it off at the right time and disposing of it properly. At the same time, we also need to strengthen our own immunity and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Let's work together to protect our health!