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Face Masks: Types of Masks, How and When to Use

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: March 31, 2020 3:02 PM

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N95 Masks - These masks are used when an individual is working in environmental emergencies and it protects against particles, not gases or vapors. It also helps protect healthcare workers from germs by blocking out at least 95% of small airborne particles.
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Surgical Masks - This type of mask is mainly used by surgeons so that they do not get infected while treating sick patients. The mask help protect wearers from getting sick through others spit.
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Cloth Mask - Cloth masks offer poor protection against air pollution and are far from ideal to be used during the time of pandemics. However, some people in Thailand are making cloth face masks and distributing them for free as precautionary measure against COVID-19.
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FFP1 Mask - This type of mask is mainly used as dust mask during home renovations and various other types of works. The use of this mask is also highly recommended while doing works such as drilling and cutting.
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Sponge Mask - A necessity for outdoor, travel and other public places these types of masks are washable and can be repeated. These types of masks help against anti fog, haze, pollen, and dust. The sponge mask is widely used in aerospace and other high tech category.
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Activated Carbon Mask The activated carbon mask helps in preventing long-term effects of pollution in our body. It can totally disable the inhalation of polluted air that can cause airborne allergies and other lung diseases. These types of masks with ctivated carbon filters protect us against bacteria, viruses, and fungus, as well as prevent diseases and allergic reactions that can be caught in the air.
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