PM2.5 - How to properly wear masks

In continuous hazy weather, masks have become hot products, and the choice and wearing of masks are also stressful.

According to the “Labor” report, the Municipal Consumer Protection Committee reminded consumers that when purchasing mask products, they should try to buy a package with “LA” (Labor Protection) logo or “LA” and “QS” at the same time. Two logo masks. At the time of purchase, it is necessary to pay attention to the product's logo and check whether the product name, production date, factory name, site, shelf life, and product instruction manual are clearly marked.

How to wear a mask? Some citizens are used to touching the inside of the mask and then wearing it on their faces. On both sides, they pull the protective cord and hang it on their ears. These methods may cause bacteria to remain on the inside of the mask or the cord may be loosened. Dr. Shao Huajun, chief physician of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Xuyi Affiliated Hospital, said that wearing a mask also has the right steps.

Wear masks: 1. Open the mask flatly. 2. Pull both hands flat to the face 3. Hold the mask with your left hand, and the right hand will wrap the retaining cord around the ear 4, hold the mask with your right hand, and the left hand will wrap the cord around the ear 5. Pull down the edge of the mask on both hands and cover it to the eye and chin. Dr. Shao Huajun also reminded the public that masks are not suitable for everyone. People wearing respiratory masks, especially those who have difficulty breathing, wear artificial masks and artificially create breathing. Obstacles; Heart disease, emphysema, asthma and pregnant women are also not suitable for wearing masks for a long time; healthy people do not need to wear masks to resist cold air, because the cold air passes through the nasal mucosa and trachea and reaches the body when it is already warm. Wearing a mask can make the nasal mucosa vulnerable.

In addition, masks cannot be worn for long periods of time. Some citizens take carelessly to remove the masks, and even one mask can be worn for one week. These practices make it easy for masks to become a breeding ground for bacteria. It is recommended that masks be cleaned once a day, and that they should be sterilized by boiling water and exposed to sunlight. Disposable masks are best, they are discarded after wearing, and do not use them repeatedly.