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Would just note that it depends on the mask. They often have a large amount of leakage, and can give a false sense of security. https://www.reuters.com/article
by Reedx 8y ago
Would just note that it depends on the mask. They often have a large amount of leakage, and can give a false sense of security.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-airpollution-masks/face-masks-available-to-consumers-may-be-ineffective-against-air-pollution-idUSKBN1I426I https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-airpollution-masks...
- Panino 8y agoI notice an obvious and immediate improvement wearing a mask in Asia. And according to this article, the masks tested were effective in reducing the amount of pollution inhaled. "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."
- bfred_it 8y agoA couple of hours in Manila’s traffic on a motorbike coated my ears with black dust. If you can even just reduce that intake by 30%, your lungs will be happier.