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The Impact of Wearing a Mask on Oxygenation and Hemodynamics in Patients with Mild to Moderate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

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masks, independently of whether there are objective changes in O 2 saturation and hemodynamics. Conclusions. The fi ndings of this prospective randomized crossover study suggest that wearing a face mask… Click to show full abstract

masks, independently of whether there are objective changes in O 2 saturation and hemodynamics. Conclusions. The fi ndings of this prospective randomized crossover study suggest that wearing a face mask does not have serious effects on oxygenation and cardiovascular hemodynamics in patients with mild to moderate COPD. Thus, the protective bene fi ts of wearing masks with regard to infection prevention appear to outweigh the risks

Keywords: hemodynamics patients; mild moderate; impact wearing; mask; hemodynamics; patients mild

Journal Title: Annals of the American Thoracic Society
Year Published: 2022

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