The link and the study never claim that masks are 'harmful'RickD wrote: ↑Mon Feb 01, 2021 10:28 amDBowling wrote:
No I meant exactly what said...
It is a lie to claim that masks are "harmful"From the article:DBowling wrote:
If masks are inherently 'harmful', why didn't the study recommend that healthcare professionals stop wearing N95 and surgical masks altogether?
The answer is obvious.
Because N95 and surgical masks protect the health and lives of the healthcare professionals and patients.The link shows how masks are harmfulConclusion
Prolonged use of N95 and surgical masks by healthcare professionals during COVID-19 has caused adverse effects such as headaches, rash, acne, skin breakdown, and impaired cognition in the majority of those surveyed. As a second wave of COVID-19 is expected, and in preparation for future pandemics, it is imperative to identify solutions to manage these adverse effects. Frequent breaks, improved hydration and rest, skin care, and potentially newly designed comfortable masks are recommendations for future management of adverse effects related to prolonged mask use.
That is the fatal flaw of your argument.
Now if you want to make a factually accurate statement about masks from the article, I have no problem agreeing with the factual accuracy of the following statement.
"Prolonged use of N95 and surgical masks by healthcare professionals during COVID-19 has caused adverse effects"
Your mistake is taking a study about specific types of masks in a specific non-typical environment and then inaccurately extrapolating that study to masks in general using terminology ('harmful') that is never used in the actual study.