What should I do if my ears hurt after wearing a mask for a long time? What props should I use to solve the problem of ear pain after wearing a mask for a long time?

We all know that masks are a common type of protective equipment. They have a good protective effect. Wearing a mask when going out can prevent infection with the new coronavirus. Wearing a mask for a while is fine, but wearing it for a long time will easily cause ear pain. So what should I do if my ears hurt after wearing a mask for a long time? Let's take a closer look!

What to do if your ears hurt after wearing a mask for a long time

1. You can prepare a rubber band and a binder clip. It is best to choose a rubber band that is thicker than the mask. Pass the rubber band through the lanyard and then use the binder clip to clamp the rubber band through the lanyard behind your head. The advantage is that the length can be adjusted according to the size of the face and personal preference. It is also convenient to loosen the long tail of the rubber band behind your head when you take it off.

2. I would like to share a magic tool for wearing masks. You only need a milk box handle to solve this problem. Just hang the ropes on both sides of the mask on the hooks of the handle, and then stretch it on your head. Not only will your ears not hurt, but it is also said that the glasses are not easy to be blown and the sides of the nose are not easy to slip off.

How many hours should you wear a mask and change it?

For disposable masks, if they are worn continuously for 4 hours, they should be replaced immediately if they are contaminated or wet. The main reason why masks can provide protection is the filter layer. If the mask is wet or dirty with secretions, the protective performance will decrease. If masks are in short supply, they can be reused after drying naturally, but they cannot be washed.

During the use of a mask, if you find that the respiratory impedance is significantly increased, the mask is damaged, or the mask does not fit the face, you should replace the mask in time to avoid increasing the risk of infection.

In principle, it is recommended that high-risk groups who may come into contact with suspected or confirmed cases wear medical protective masks (N95 and above) and goggles. Choose N95 medical protective masks and replace them after wearing them for 4 hours continuously. Replace them immediately after they become contaminated or wet. Ordinary people do not need to wear N95 medical protective masks. Good protective equipment should be used on the "cutting edge" and left for those who need it more on the front line.

New guidelines for buying masks

After supervision and spot check by the Provincial Quality and Technical Supervision Bureau, the following qualified masks are available for purchase and use by citizens. Their trademarks, specifications, product names, and indicated manufacturer names are: winner, 19cm×14cm-12 layers, degreased gauze mask, Wenjian Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.; winner, 11.5cm×9cm-12 layers, printed children's gauze mask, Wenjian Industrial (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.; Yunqi, 19cm×14cm×16 layers, sanitary mask, Jingmen Xinli Medical Textile Co., Ltd.; Piaoan, 18cm×14cm-16p, ordinary degreased gauze mask, Henan Piaoan Group Co., Ltd.; Chunlian, 14cm×18cm-12 layers, medical gauze mask, Nanchang Hengkang Medical Equipment Co., Ltd.; Piaoan, 18cm×14cm-12P, ordinary degreased gauze mask, Henan Piaoan Group Co., Ltd.

At the same time, when choosing a mask, you should pay attention to the following: the mask should be soft, evenly thick, flat and without damage, the seams should be moderately tight; it should be odorless; the mask packaging should indicate the implemented health standard number, production date and expiration date; disinfection-grade products should indicate the words "disinfection grade" on the packaging, as well as the disinfection date and expiration date, etc.

What should I pay attention to when wearing a mask?

1. Before wearing a mask, please wash your hands with alcohol-containing hand sanitizer or soap.

2. The mask should cover the mouth and nose tightly to minimize the gap between the face and the edge of the mask.

3. Avoid touching the mask with your hands. If you must do so, wash your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap in advance.

4. If the mask becomes wet, it should be replaced immediately.

5. Do not reuse disposable masks.

6. Take off the mask by the strings at both ends, and avoid touching the front of the mask with your hands.

7. After removing the mask, discard it immediately in a closed trash can and wash your hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap.