Mask Myths and Facts for People With Lung Disease

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SOURCES: Michigan Health: “4 Face Mask Myths that Put You at Risk,” “Mask Wearing for Pulmonary Patients,” “Yes, You Should Wear a Mask. Here’s How and Why.” CDC: “Scientific Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2.” Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: “What People With Asthma Need to Know About … Read more

Coronavirus on Surfaces: What’s the Real Risk?

Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases, UC Davis Children’s Hospital. CDC: “CDC updates COVID-19 transmission webpage to clarify information about types of spread,” “Food and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19),” “Frequently Asked Questions,” “How COVID-19 Spreads,” “How to Protect Yourself and Others.” European Respiratory Journal: “Occupational exposure to disinfectants and asthma control in U.S. … Read more

The Forgotten Science Behind Face Masks

Jeremy Howard, researcher in residence, University of San Francisco, California. Christos Lynteris, PhD, medical anthropologist, senior lecturer, University of St. Andrews, St. Andrews, Scotland. Linsey Marr, PhD, professor of civil and environmental engineering, the University of Vermont, Burlington. Don Milton, MD, professor of applied environmental health, University of Maryland. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita, PhD, post-doctoral … Read more