What kind of mask is good for preventing pneumonia? Can wearing a mask prevent the new coronavirus in Wuhan?

We all know that there have been many cases of unknown pneumonia, also known as the new coronavirus, in Wuhan recently. Many people have been infected and sick. As time goes by, the number of infected people continues to increase. Currently, there are 136 new cases of the new coronavirus in Wuhan. So what kind of mask is good for preventing unknown pneumonia in Wuhan? Let's take a closer look!

What kind of mask is better to wear to prevent unknown pneumonia in Wuhan

For the purpose of self-protection and reducing the risk of respiratory infection, wearing the latter two types of masks (medical surgical masks and anti-haze masks) is fine. Relatively speaking, the isolation and prevention effect of N95 masks will be better.

N95 masks

N95 masks are industrial protective masks with strong sealing and good filtering performance. They can also play a good role in blocking the spread of haze, bacteria and viruses. It is worth noting that due to the strong sealing, the air permeability is relatively poor. It is best to use it with caution for people with poor breathing, the elderly and children.

Disposable masks (medical surgical masks)

It is mainly used to resist droplets and particulate pollutants larger than 4 microns. This disposable mask can only be worn for a short time. It is recommended to throw it away immediately after use. Once washed, the carbon adsorption inside will fail and it will no longer be able to block viruses and bacteria. Therefore, it is not recommended to use this mask for a long time to prevent influenza. Short-term use is relatively suitable for patients or non-sick people.

How to wear a mask

Head mounted

It is relatively stable but not friendly to users with long hair;

If you have long hair, wearing it as shown in the picture will only make your hair look very tugging.

Earhook

It is easy to use, but wearing it for a long time will cause wear to the ear roots and it is not stable enough.

This is not a picture that shows that ear hooks are easy to fall off, but looking at the picture, it seems that they are easy to fall off.

Improved ear hook

Ear hook + hook design, convenient, stable and comfortable

Tips:

The cut of the mask helps to get more breathing space and less pressure on the mouth and nose; 3M mask is a classic choice for anti-smog mask: iron sheet (presses the nose), rubber band (tightens the ears), put it in the pocket (wrinkles)... these are the reasons why I can't love it anymore

How to prevent unknown pneumonia in Wuhan

1. If not necessary, do not travel to Wuhan, Hubei Province for the time being.

2. Wear an effective medical surgical mask or medical protective mask when going to crowded public areas. Wash your hands and face promptly after returning home.

3. Do not touch animal carcasses, purchase fresh meat products from regular channels, and cook them thoroughly before eating.

4. Maintain good personal hygiene.

Related News

According to the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission: From 0:00 to 24:00 on January 18, 2020, 5 cases were cured and discharged, 59 new cases were reported, and 1 death was reported; from 0:00 to 22:00 on January 19, 1 case was cured and discharged, and 77 new cases were reported.

Wuhan City has continuously standardized the operation of pre-examination and triage and fever clinics in medical institutions of all levels and types, and in accordance with the newly revised diagnosis and treatment plan for pneumonia infected with the new coronavirus, has further increased the screening of suspected cases of pneumonia infected with the new coronavirus, and has further improved the detection plan, optimized the detection process, and accelerated the detection speed. The national, provincial and municipal expert groups conducted a comprehensive assessment based on clinical manifestations, epidemiological history and etiological detection results. On January 18, 59 new cases of pneumonia infected with the new coronavirus were confirmed, and on January 19, 77 new cases of pneumonia infected with the new coronavirus were confirmed, for a total of 136 new confirmed cases in the two days.

Among the 136 patients, 66 were male and 70 were female; the youngest was 25 years old and the oldest was 89 years old; the onset date of all cases was before January 18, 2020; the first symptoms were mostly fever, cough or chest tightness, and dyspnea. According to the newly revised diagnosis and treatment plan, the patients' conditions were classified into mild, severe and critical, including 100 mild cases, 33 severe cases, and 3 critical cases (including 1 death). Epidemiological investigations related to the new cases are in-depth, and their close contacts are also being tracked.

As of 22:00 on January 19, Wuhan City has reported a total of 198 cases of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus, 25 of which have been cured and discharged, and 3 have died. Currently, 170 cases are still being treated in hospitals, including 126 mild cases, 35 severe cases, and 9 critical cases, all of whom are receiving isolated treatment in designated medical institutions in Wuhan City. A total of 817 close contacts have been tracked, 727 have been released from medical observation, and 90 are still under medical observation. No related cases have been found among the close contacts. Sampling and testing of newly discovered suspected cases will continue in a timely manner.

Winter and spring are the peak seasons for respiratory infectious diseases and viral pneumonia. Experts suggest that citizens should pay attention to keeping warm, indoor ventilation and personal hygiene, strengthen physical exercise, maintain a light diet, and avoid activities in crowded places. Wear a mask or cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or clothing when coughing or sneezing to reduce the spread of germs. Pay close attention to symptoms such as fever and coughing, and seek medical attention nearby if such symptoms occur.