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What benefit does a surgical mask have over simply using a handkerchief or shirt to cover ones face ?
Just curious since they keep showing people walking thru airports and out in public with surgical masks on.
well okay what about if the disease is airborne ?
Please re-frame from posting details as your source that do not pertain to the question.
Thanks
4 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Flu masks keep out smaller particles, so they keep out more bacteria and viruses. Viruses are extremely small. Here's an article that discusses the different types of flu masks and how effective each is:
- 1 decade ago
It depends on the quality of the mask. The higher end masks (TB class or higher) have a complex weave and fiber system to filter and trap the airborne particles that may carry your infectious disease.
The masks that would actually make a difference are very expensive. And, yes, I know expensive is very relative, but I cannot afford to buy a new TB mask for each day of the week.
Source(s): I also saw on the news where Barack Obama said he would Veto any bill with Earmarks!! Guess you just can't believe what the Media (in the corrupt quid pro quo with the FCC) allows you to see. Always use the source with nothing to gain from your following. - Larry ELv 71 decade ago
I saw where they really don't do much good. The virus is mostly passed by touch.
- flytzgymnast320Lv 41 decade ago
i saw on the news that it would do nothing. just wash your hands as much as possible and youre good.
