Why are some people making such a fuss over wearing a mask due to COVID-19?
I mean, no one is forcing you to put on a [b]hazmat suit[/b] every time you go out, so what is the big deal? Stop whining and deal with it 😂🤣.
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Ananke · 26-30, F
There is a lot of misinformation out there. One of the famous arguments people like to quote is by OSHA saying that masks don't do anything. However OSHA does actually say that surgical masks are effective at preventing the spread of droplets, but are only effective for a limited period of time outside of a sterile environment. So, the way most people wear masks is not actually helpful. (And this is not even counting the dummies who wear them not covering their nose or who take them off to talk which is pointless) But if we were to use masks properly ie buying a box of surgical masks, putting on one as you run a brief errand and then tossing it when you're done, they are an extremely effective method of preventing spread of the illness.
The other big argument made is "wah I can't breathe in them" but a good number of healthcare professionals have debunked this, wearing the masks for hours and literally measuring their blood oxygen content and it did not drop at all. (And yes even people with asthma had the same results). I have seen one doctor mention that if you have severe severe breathing issues (like so bad you are currently hospitalized with them and are constantly struggling to breathe) then yes it could potentially make things worse. But if that is the case you should NOT be out in public anyways (and probably couldn't even leave bed because of how much you are struggling to breath) due to extreme risk from the virus and thus you don't need to wear a mask.
I've also seen one person mention the mask makes their claustrophobia kick in and that is unfortunate. But maybe you need to get your anxiety under control and pop a benzo before you go grocery shopping. Your anxiety is not an excuse for you to spread disease and cause serious harm to others.
That's my rant. Peace out. ✌
The other big argument made is "wah I can't breathe in them" but a good number of healthcare professionals have debunked this, wearing the masks for hours and literally measuring their blood oxygen content and it did not drop at all. (And yes even people with asthma had the same results). I have seen one doctor mention that if you have severe severe breathing issues (like so bad you are currently hospitalized with them and are constantly struggling to breathe) then yes it could potentially make things worse. But if that is the case you should NOT be out in public anyways (and probably couldn't even leave bed because of how much you are struggling to breath) due to extreme risk from the virus and thus you don't need to wear a mask.
I've also seen one person mention the mask makes their claustrophobia kick in and that is unfortunate. But maybe you need to get your anxiety under control and pop a benzo before you go grocery shopping. Your anxiety is not an excuse for you to spread disease and cause serious harm to others.
That's my rant. Peace out. ✌