Claim: One of the claims about masks that are worn for a long time is that the masks make you ill, and they build carbon dioxide in your body.
Fact-check: No, putting basil leaves, camphor inside the mask will not purify the air nor it will protect you from Covid-19 - First Check
Verdict: this is probably true for masks not worn properly or ill-fitting masks. a properly fitted mask ensures proper airflow while protecting the mouth and the nose. dr. maulik patel, consultant physician at divine life hospital and managing director at medicaid healthcare llp in kutch explained "the dose of carbon dioxide we might rebreathe is quickly and easily eliminated by both respiratory and metabolic systems of the body. although in some cases there may be some discomfort viral transmission is more problematic than the negative effect of wearing a mask."
Organisation: First Check
Author: Varadarajan Ananthakrishnan
Date published: 2020-09-10T06:26:59