1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Flu

  4. Surgical mask. Clean and filtered air?

Surgical mask

2019-12-13 07:52:31
Do surgical mask really keep us healthy? My mom undergoing dialysis treatment for past three years. During dialysis others patients are coughing and sneezing and its gives discomfort to my mom. Does wearing surgical mask helps us breathe clean and filtered air??
60 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Yes it helps reduce spread of infection as patients on dialysis are susceptible to respiratory infections, usually hospital acquired respiratory infections
Next Steps
Continue using mask

Answered2019-12-13 09:30:19

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Cloth Masks Offer Marginal Protection Against Air Pollution

Dr.Indu Bubna

How effective are the masks at filtering out tiny, harmful particles of pollution? ( ... Read more

DIY Face Mask Post Holi Celebrations

Dr. Reema Arora

Keep your Face smooth, hydrated & fresh post Holi with this simple DIY Mask:The harsh colours and sun exposure can l ... Read more

Basic Knowledge of Infection Control in Dental Clinic

Dr.Yogesh Rao

INTRODUCTION The unique nature of dental procedures, instrumentation and patient care settings require specific strategi ... Read more

Homemade Facial Masks: 9 Recipes That Work

Dr. Parul

Banana Facial MasksISTOCK/T_KIMURAWho needs Botox when you have bananas? That's right: You can use a banana as an all-na ... Read more

Non-Surgical Liposuction

Dr.Vijay Bathina(PT)

Is Non Surgical liposuction really a “miracle cure” for obesity? If you’re overweight, can you have Non Surgical liposuc ... Read more

WNHO Non-Surgical Height Increasing

Dr.Ramesh Maheshwari

What is this package about?People with a short height are often laughed at and feel embarrassed. Normal growth of a pers ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Remove mask

111 Views
Hello Doctors, I recovered from Covid & from last 7 days no fever. I completed 21 days from the the ...Read More

Mask for coronavirus

104 Views
I will be travelling this month to and fro via flight. Do I need to buy a mask since I will be at airport ...Read More

Would Mask Save me from Coronavirus

97 Views
For My Job purpose I need to go Outside where Sometime Social distancing is not possible would N95 Mask S ...Read More

Good N95 mask

97 Views
Doctors, Would you please suggest good N95 mask for covid that you use. I have been searching in Amazon a ...Read More

Face mask and Pythorelief-CC

86 Views
1. Today i brought a face mask from medical and used it without sanitising, is it safe or unsafe? 2. Is p ...Read More

N95 mask trouble

50 Views
Can N95 mask makes someone suffocate and makes breathing bit heavy like you are making bit more effort in ...Read More

No mask in gym

37 Views
I feel i can not work out in gym if i wear mask feel dizzy and breathless. i this case cam any doctor giv ...Read More

Covid masks

50 Views
Which mask is best suitable for covid and omicron during travel. Can anyone please reply and can omicron ...Read More

N95 masks Query

68 Views
Does wearing N95 mask for longer than 8 hours while on works will cause any oxygen reduction in body?. Wi ...Read More

Mask and suffocation

70 Views
Nowdays i am observing i can not put my mask on my face at all i face suffocation and breathing problems ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.