Effects of surgical and FFP2/N95 face masks on cardiopulmonary exercise capacity

ConclusionVentilation, cardiopulmonary exercise capacity and comfort are reduced by surgical masks and highly impaired by FFP2/N95 face masks in healthy individuals. These data are important for recommendations on wearing face masks at work or during physical exercise.

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Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - July 5, 2020 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research