currently, masks are one of the main tools to help combat the spread of coronavirus. But they can be dangerous for some people. This was stated by the head of ENT-clinic, candidate of medical Sciences, doctor of higher category Vladimir Zaitsev.
According to experts, people suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, it is not recommended to regularly wear a mask. The danger is that they can cause breathing difficulties. Such information should take note of the citizens bronchospasm, mild asphyxia, suffocation — all those who find it difficult to breathe and in the normal state, reports TASS.
a Special danger to the above-mentioned categories of people are reusable thick mask. In such protective means a person to breathe can be quite uncomfortable. Vladimir Zaitsev advised citizens with the listed diseases comply with a strict regime of isolation.
According to forecasts of the world health organization, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be third largest cause of death in the world by 2030.
Previously head of the Department of Microbiology, Virology and immunology, First Moscow state medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, academician Vitaly Zverev warned about the dangers of prolonged wearing of masks and gloves. Regarding the latter remedy, it collects all fungi, bacteria, allergens — all this drags home, because the specialist sees little value in these accessories.
