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Is it necessary to wear only surgical or N95 mask only
Good quality cloth mask is not enough ?
I am really confused about this
Some are saying use double mask
Some are saying use N95 mask but when I wear N95 I had a sore throat
Right now I am using a good quality cloth mask
Can someone advice me which is best?
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If N 95 then 1 mask is enough
If you are using a cloth mask or surgical mask then it’s better to double up
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In today's World it is necessary to wear mask and keep distance with sanitizers.if using cloth mask see it's double layered and washes daily in warm water .
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Try wear cloth mask as using n95 continuously leads to discomfort
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Keep sipping warm fluids and do gargling once daily for soreness of throat
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Dr. Priya R Umap
General Physician
8 yrs exp
Pune
If N95 mask- only one mask is sufficient
If you are convenient with cloth mask- top it with surgical mask
While doubling- 2 cloth masks or 2 surgical masks are not recommended
Cloth mask topped by surgical mask is good choice
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
When double masking use - one surgical and on top of it a cloth mask
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If using N-95 use just one that
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Either of them can be used
Both the ways are equally effective
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