Effectiveness Of Various Types Of Face Mask In Preventing Air Borne Diseases

Authors

  • Pervez Mehdi Department of Operation Theatre Technology, Government College University Faisalabad Author
  • Umm-e-Farwa Department of Allied Health Sciences (MLT), Karakoram International University, Gilgit Author
  • Samreen Fatima Department of Allied Health Sciences (MLT), Karakoram International University, Gilgit Author
  • Ishrat Fatima Department of Allied Health Sciences (MLT), Karakoram International University, Gilgit Author
  • Ishrat Department of Allied Health Sciences (MLT), Karakoram International University, Gilgit Author
  • Saliqa Fida Department of Animal Sciences (Zoology), Karakoram International University, Gilgit Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22950672

Abstract

Masks have long been regarded to be an efficient tool for combating with external factors. They are utilized to protect the respiratory system from harmful respiratory droplets and fumes such as viruses and contamination particles. Droplets can be pollutants in the air or infectious aerosolized viruses spread by sick people's coughing and sneezing. Because of the varying sizes, patterns, and characteristics of the droplets, the filtering efficacy of numerous masks against such pollutants tends to vary. As a consequence, the goal is to develop more effective filtration masks to reduce permeability ratios in the most extreme situations. To fully understand this concept, one must first understand the mechanics of airborne particle permeation through masks under various effective environmental factors. The related techniques of aerosol permeation through masks are described in this paper. The effect of the surroundings on infiltration and construction effectiveness is investigated

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Published

2026-03-15

How to Cite

Effectiveness Of Various Types Of Face Mask In Preventing Air Borne Diseases. (2026). Pakistan Journal of Medical & Cardiological Review, 5(1), 7358-7368. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22950672