Effects of no mask, a surgical mask and a fabric buff on peripheral oxygenation saturation during moderate intensity exercise: a randomised cross-over study

CONCLUSIONS: SM and BM caused a mild but sustained reduction in SpO2 at commencement of exercise, which did not worsen throughout short (<30 min) moderate intensity exercise. Level of perception was similar, suggesting healthy people can wear masks during moderate exercise and activities of daily living.PMID:38617788 | PMC:PMC11009602 | DOI:10.21037/jtd-23-1178

Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease - April 15, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg Audrey Jansen van Rensburg Tanita Botha Kirsty Elliott Dimakatso Ramagole Lervasen Pillay Shona Hendricks Devlin Eyden Claire Arnott David James Stevens Source Type: research