Publications by authors named "Bianca StrauSS"
Article Synopsis
- A study tested 40 participants (20 men and 20 women) on the discomfort caused by different masks (surgical, community, FFP2, and no mask) while performing physical tasks.
- Participants reported increased feelings of heat, humidity, and difficulty breathing as they exerted themselves and wore masks longer, especially with the FFP2 mask.
- Despite the discomfort from mask use, there was no significant impact on cognitive performance; those who struggled with discomfort reported feeling more impaired during physical activities.
The use of face masks became mandatory during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Wearing masks may lead to complaints about laboured breathing and stress. The influence of different masks on cardiopulmonary performance was investigated in a partially double-blinded randomized cross-over design.
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