Listen to Story Every year, air pollution causes around 2 million deaths in India. While several parts of the northern region experience an alarmingly high AQI (air quality index), several measures have also been implemented to curb the rising pollutants in the air. To keep illnesses at bay, experts recommend venturing out wearing an anti-pollution mask, preferably an N95, to protect yourself against harmful pollutants, especially particulate matter PM2.
5 which has been shown to directly enter the bloodstream, causing various diseases. But what are the different types of anti-pollution masks and which one is best suited for those suffering from various breathing issues? Face masks typically cover the wearer's mouth and nose, the main entry points for bacteria, viruses, pollutants and particulate matter to enter the body. To keep illnesses at bay, experts recommend venturing out wearing an anti-pollution mask.
(Photo: PTI) Amid heavy air pollution, including vehicular exhaust, wearing a respirator (face mask) is essential to keep the lungs and heart healthy. There are different types of masks to protect the body, including surgical or cloth masks, N95 mask, N99 mask, N100 mask, P95 and R95 masks. Dr Vikas Mittal, Pulmonologist, Department of Respiratory Medicine, CK Birla Hospital, Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi, said that one should look for a mask with an intact seal and an expiratory valve to breathe out carbon dioxide, especially if one is exerting.
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