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Should you wear a mask when you feel sick?

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28/10/2024 at 18:00

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Hello everyone,

How are you doing? 😊

Wearing protective masks when we are sick or believe we could infect others is an important topic. Throughout the pandemic, we learned that masks can help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. But should we continue to wear them in our everyday lives when we’re not feeling well? 🤔

What do you think? Do you believe masks should be worn regularly when we’re sick or when we risk passing something on to others? Have you continued to wear a mask in situations where you might be ill or around vulnerable people?

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28/10/2024 at 18:03

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If possible I stay at home it’s hard not to pass on infections when meeting and dealing with people , that’s my opinion not always possible for everyone


Should you wear a mask when you feel sick? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-you-wear-a-mask-when-you-feel-sick-5463 2024-10-28 18:03:11

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I can't wear a mask due to respiratory problems which I thought was just my asthma but on picking up a summary of my health problems found out I have COPD, that was only today which I said to the receptionist about it being the first time I knew about it was seeing it in front of me. But if I have any illness that can be passed on I stay at home just like when I had to isolate during the pandemic.

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@PeteLamo

my husband is the same has COPD and a mask makes him claustrophobic , so during lockdown we just stayed home and in the garden .its an awful condition so wishing you all the best 😊


Should you wear a mask when you feel sick? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/should-you-wear-a-mask-when-you-feel-sick-5463 2024-10-29 09:18:16

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