How long can a mask be worn...?

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A little carelessness with the mask can take you closer to the disease. So keep the important things in mind before using it.


Mask has become a necessity of life and still many questions remain in the minds of people regarding it. 



Some people are worried about its quality, while there are others who hang it on their ears just for the sake of rule, but this is a very serious matter.



A little carelessness about the mask can take you closer to the disease. So keep the important things in mind before using it. Like wearing a mask properly. 



This means that the mask completely covers your nose and mouth. Do not use dirty masks. Do not touch the mask repeatedly. 



By doing this, the germs of your hand can be transferred to the mask. 



Apart from this, do not take off the mask in minutes. You can make the mask dirty by taking it off frequently.



How long can you wear a mask?

You can apply a surgical mask only for 8 hours. The thing to keep in mind is that do not take it off or tease it repeatedly. 



This will last for 8 hours only if you are not doing much-talking work. Because by speaking, moisture is created in the mask. In such a situation, do not wear it for a long time.



Talking about the N95 mask, you can wear it only for 3 to 4 hours at a time. This is because it can cause you trouble breathing. 



When you wear the N95 mask properly, hot air gets created inside the mask. 



Due to the difference in the environment inside and outside the mask, the pressure changes and this can cause trouble in breathing. 



If even a fit person wears the N95 mask properly, then he will not be able to tolerate it for more than an hour.

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