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Kids fight respiratory infections better with use of surgical masks: Study
Updated On: 05 May, 2023 09:09 AM IST | New York | IANS
Both surgical and cloth masks reduced the production of exhaled particles during high-intensity activities, though surgical masks were associated with reduced particle emissions compared to cloth masks across all activities
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Face masks, especially surgical face masks effectively reduce the release of particles. Photo Courtesy: iStock
A recently published study has claimed that using surgical masks can help children fight respiratory infections. The study also found evidence that face masks can reduce the release of exhaled particles.
Similar to adults, children produce exhaled particles that vary in size and concentration across a range of activities. The production of exhaled particles that were 5 micrometre or smaller, which is the dominant mode of transmission of many respiratory viruses, increases significantly with coughing and sneezing.
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