For the purpose of self-protection and reducing the risk of respiratory infection, a surgical mask or an N95 mask can be worn.

If you go to a general open public place and do not have contact with patients, you can choose to wear a surgical mask without excessive protection. However, if you come into contact with patients with suspected respiratory infection, you should wear an N95 mask.

1. Wear a mask when you go to the hospital to see a doctor or visit patients, especially when you go to the fever clinic or the respiratory department of the hospital;

2. In the season of high incidence of respiratory infectious diseases, it is recommended to wear masks in crowded places such as supermarkets, shopping malls and cinemas;

3. To prevent transmission of the disease to others, wear a mask in time if you have symptoms of respiratory diseases such as fever, cough and runny nose;

In addition, it is recommended to wear masks when doing outdoor activities in smoggy weather.

How to wear masks for special people

Pregnant women wearing protective masks should pay attention to the combination of their own conditions, choose products with better comfort.You should consult with a professional physician before wearing it to confirm that your physical condition is appropriate.

Elderly people and patients with chronic diseases have different physical conditions. For example, patients with cardiopulmonary diseases may feel uncomfortable after wearing it, or even aggravate their existing conditions. These people should seek professional guidance from a doctor.

Children in the stage of growth and development, its face is small, it is recommended to choose the regular manufacturers of children's protective masks.