Effects of Wearing Facemasks During Brisk Walks: A COVID-19 Dilemma
Conclusion:
While important to prevent viral spread, wearing facemasks during brisk 5-minute walks might be associated with mild hypercarbia and desaturation. The clinical significance of these minor gas exchange abnormalities is unclear and should be further investigated.
Source: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine - Category: Primary Care Authors: Bar-On, O., Gendler, Y., Stafler, P., Levine, H., Steuer, G., Shmueli, E., Prais, D., Mei-Zahav, M. Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research
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