Fine dust filters can help users protect their health while traveling and working in polluted air environments.
| 3M face masks are made in the US and are priced at 50,000-100,000 VND. The product is made of activated carbon cloth, with the ability to filter dust, smoke, and bacteria about 95%. 3M face masks have the right shape to ensure tightness. However, the product has a design that is not too fashionable. |
| Xiaomi AirPOP is sold for 69,000 VND. The face mask has 4 layers, preventing dust with very small size like PM2.5. In addition, the product also has a rotating valve to release air and heat, avoiding blurred glasses when the user wears a mask. |
| Cambridge Mask Co is a face mask using filter technology of the UK Department of Defense, which removes nearly 100% of ultrafine dust particles, toxic gases, bacteria and viruses harmful to human health. The product is priced at 390,000 VND. |
| Airphin is a brand from Spain. The face mask can filter more than 95% of fine dust particles with a size of less than 2.5 µm. In addition, the product also has a UPF 50+ filter that protects the skin from ultraviolet rays. Airphin has many youthful colors such as green, pink, and yellow with the price from 50,000 VND. |
| Vogmask face masks have eye-catching designs and prices from 811,000 VND, higher than competitors. The product meets N99 standard (can filter 99% of ultrafine dust particles, pollen, bacteria …). Vogmask face masks can be reused many times. |
| Pitta is a Japanese brand of face mask, priced from 66,000 VND. This product is made from soft, elastic polyurethane with good elasticity. Face masks can filter bacteria up to 2.5 µm as well as UV rays, prevent skin diseases and skin cancer. |
NeoMask is a Vietnamese mask brand. The product has 4 layers including, main fabric layer, a premium dust filter layer, a layer of activated carbon and a layer of sweat absorbent cloth. NeoMask meets N95 standards, can filter odors, chemicals, dust 95%. In addition, users can wash or wash the mask to reuse it for 1-3 months. NeoMask is priced at 32,000 VND.
Note when choosing to buy dust face masks due to air pollution
Currently emerging trends to buy dust face masks to protect health due to environmental pollution. But 10 buyers, 9 out of 9 do not know the standards, notes and how to choose 1 best dust-proof mask.
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Currently, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two most polluted cities in the world. Air pollution is increasing, fine dust is at a high level, and is progressing more and more in the bad direction. To protect their health, the easiest way that people who often travel on the street is to wear a mask. Face masks against fine dust caused by air pollution are specialized face masks.
1. Index of fine dust caused by air pollution in Vietnam
Through several studies show that, in recent days in Ho Chi Minh City, the AQI index (the air quality index and the level of influence general human health) is 128. It is worth noting that the PM2.5 dust exposure levels in Ho Chi Minh City indoors and outdoors also exceed the recommended level. These indicators have signs of increasing gradually towards noon.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the places with the highest fine dust index.
According to the World Health Organization, PM2.5 dust is the most dangerous pollutant to human health, with its very small size. , it can easily enter the human body.
In Hanoi, PM2.5 dust concentrations have tended to increase in recent days, especially on September 30, as recorded at some air quality monitoring stations showing zero quality index. gas exceeds 200, which is extremely dangerous to health.
Over the past two weeks, PM2.5 dust concentrations in two big cities, Hanoi and TP. Ho Chi Minh City all exceeded the permitted thresholds compared to national standards.
Fine dust affects more objects than any other pollutant and they can cause health effects even in low concentrations.
2. Health risks when not using a mask
2.1 What do we inhale without a face mask?
Fine dust PM2.5 are particles with a diameter less than 2.5 micrometres, equal to the size of bacteria. We cannot see with the naked eye, they are in the air, when we inhale, PM2.5 dust will enter the lungs and then slip into the blood and heart. Our body does not have the function of eliminating dust particles like this, this dust keeps closed every day until the dust is large enough, causing death.
The cause of irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, lungs, cough … and respiratory diseases is that fine dust accompanied by more CO or SO2, NO2 will prevent hemoglobin from combining with oxygen, making cells lack. oxygen.
The risks of respiratory and related diseases increase with the higher the fine dust index.
What if we don’t wear a mask while living in a polluted atmosphere?
Fine dust is the cause of blood poisoning, blood clotting, causing the circulatory system to be affected, the nervous system that controls the activities of the heart muscle weakens, causing cardiovascular diseases. When they enter the lungs, oxygen-free blood travels to the body, leading to symptoms such as headache, fatigue, and dizziness. If this condition is prolonged, our respiratory system will be poisoned, the immune system is destroyed, they invade the cells and interfere with the body’s activities.
Especially for pregnant women, breathing in fine dust due to polluted air can delay fetal development. Babies are born with underweight, nervous breakdown and autism.
In the long run, fine dust in the air can lead to heart disease, stroke, pneumonia, and chronic bronchitis.
With the immune system not fully and fully developed, children are the most affected by air pollution, with the same concentration of polluted gas, but when entering the child’s body, it can be 2 times higher. times compared to adults.
In addition, other pollutants coming from the production process and the discharge of factories, factories, industrial zones, the exhaust fumes from vehicles in traffic make the air more polluted. severely, the risk of respiratory disease also increases.
3. Note to choose a mask that protects against fine dust caused by air pollution
Currently, wearing a face mask is the simplest and most effective way for us, when traveling on the street. We often see that the majority of people only use common face masks such as fabric face masks, medical face masks. However, these types of face masks are not capable of protecting us from air pollution.
Need to use appropriate face masks to ensure PM2.5 fine dust face masks, bacteria and harmful substances.
Should choose a mask capable of limiting fine dust to protect your health
Some cautions when choosing a mask against fine dust caused by air pollution such as:
1. Select a mask material capable of filtering small particles. Conventional face masks are not capable of filtering small dust particles such as PM10 or PM2.5. N95 and N99 respirators are recommended by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for use in cities with air pollution. N95 means the respirator filters out 95% of all airborne dust including ultra-fine dust. N99 also filters 99% of the matter in the air, which almost absolutely prevents bacteria and viruses.
2. Face masks need to hug the face: This is the most important criterion when wearing the mask, to help prevent dirty air from getting inside. The mask holds the face close to the face, allowing up to 5% of air to pass through the gaps.
3. Using a mask should have airy, helping the user to feel comfortable, helping the user to breathe normally.
4. Aesthetically guaranteed: With a mask with high aesthetics to help users feel comfortable, confident, and ready to wear anytime, anywhere
5. Select face masks with origin clear, guaranteed. Change the mask after 10-15 days of use with the condition stored in a cool place.The current pollution situation is still at an alarming level, wearing the right mask is essential to ensure health and to avoid negative effects from fine dust caused by air pollution. Besides, you should add nutritional foods to strengthen the immune system.
