The use of exhaled nitric oxide and peak expiratory flow to demonstrate improved breathability and antimicrobial properties of novel face mask made with sustainable filter paper and Folium Plectranthii amboinicii oil: additional option for mask shortage during COVID-19 pandemic
| العنوان: | The use of exhaled nitric oxide and peak expiratory flow to demonstrate improved breathability and antimicrobial properties of novel face mask made with sustainable filter paper and Folium Plectranthii amboinicii oil: additional option for mask shortage during COVID-19 pandemic |
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| المؤلفون: | Tram Tang-Thi-Thao, Nhu Doan-Thi-Quynh, Timothy J. Craig, Xuan Ngo-Minh, Bao Nguyen-Quoc, Khiet Le-Quang, Dinh Tran-Thanh, Toan Do, Trinh Tang-Le-Quynh, Sy Duong-Quy, Ethan Canty |
| المصدر: | Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine. 15 |
| بيانات النشر: | PAGEPress Publications, 2020. |
| سنة النشر: | 2020 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Face masks, 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), business.industry, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), Exhaled nitric oxide, Dentistry, Medicine, Economic shortage, business, Personal protective equipment, Surgical face mask |
| الوصف: | Background: Medical face masks are integral personal protective equipment against infectious airborne disease and become scarce during epidemic outbreaks such as COVID-19. A novel, sustainably manufactured face mask with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties from oil of Folium Plectranthii amboinicii can be an effective alternative to internationally sold masks. Methods: This prospective, randomized study assigned subjects (n=67) to either conventional surgical face mask or Lamdong Medical College (LMC) face mask for three hours. Fractional concentration of nitric oxide in exhaled breath (FENO) and peak expiratory flow (PEF) was measured before and after mask use. Subjective reporting on respiratory symptoms was also analyzed. Masks were then incubated and analyzed for microorganism growth. Results: Subjects assigned the LMC mask had a lowered FENO (p |
| تدمد: | 2049-6958 1828-695X |
| الوصول الحر: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_________::c0e7fc4dd6cde91358612935edc762ccTest https://doi.org/10.4081/mrm.2020.664Test |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الانضمام: | edsair.doi...........c0e7fc4dd6cde91358612935edc762cc |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 20496958 1828695X |
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