Effects of wearing different facial masks on respiratory symptoms, oxygen saturation, and functional capacity during six-minute walk test in healthy subjects

Effects of wearing different facial masks on respiratory symptoms, oxygen saturation, and functional capacity during six-minute walk test in healthy subjects

Background: During the current COVID-19 pandemic and increased air pollution levels, wearing a facial mask has been recommended. This study aimed to compare the impact of wearing different masks when performing a submaximal functional activity (six-minute walk test; 6MWT) on respiratory symptoms, ox...

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Main Authors: Sauwaluk Dacha, Busaba Chuatrakoon, Kanphajee Sornkaew, Kamonchanok Sutthakhun, Putsamon Weeranorapanich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists 2022-06-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy
Subjects:
covid-19
air pollution;
dyspnea
breathing effort;
exercise
hypoxia
Online Access:https://www.cjrt.ca/wp-content/uploads/cjrt-2022-014.pdf

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