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...
| Published in: | Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy Vol. 58; pp. 85 - 91 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , , |
| Format: | Journal Article |
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Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
2022
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| Online Access: | View this record in EBSCOhost |