Facial mask for prevention of allergic rhinitis symptoms

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dc.authoridBAYAR MULUK, NURAY/0000-0003-3602-9289
dc.contributor.authorOguz, Oguzhan
dc.contributor.authorManole, Felicia
dc.contributor.authorBayar Muluk, Nuray
dc.contributor.authorCingi, Cemal
dc.date.accessioned2025-01-21T16:41:08Z
dc.date.available2025-01-21T16:41:08Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentKırıkkale Üniversitesi
dc.description.abstractObjectivesWe reviewed the role of facial masks in preventing allergic rhinitis (AR) symptoms.MethodsThe literature survey was performed in PubMed, EBSCO, UpToDate, and Proquest Central databases of Kirikkale University and Google and Google Scholar databases.ResultsAeroallergens are microscopic airborne particles that trigger AR symptoms. In sensitive people, the type 1 hypersensitivity reaction against these allergens occurs when these microparticles enter the nasal mucosa via inhalation. Pollens, molds, dust mites, and animal dander are only some of the allergens suspected of contributing to AR symptoms. The treatment guidelines for AR extensively encompass allergy avoidance and environmental management as the first-line treatment. It is recommended that those who experience seasonal symptoms try to avoid their triggers whenever possible. While medical masks filter out particles larger than 3 mu m, FFP2 masks are effective against particles as small as 0.004 mu m. Since both mask types are effective in filtering pollen larger than 5 mu m in size, they can be used to prevent pollen exposure. The antiviral protection provided by medical and FFP2 masks to hospital employees is roughly equivalent. Thus, both should be effective against direct local (eye) or indirect inhaled (nose, bronchial) pollen exposure. For the masks to do their job, they need to fit correctly.ConclusionFace mask affects AR patients' quality of life and reduces AR symptoms' severity.
dc.identifier.doi10.3389/falgy.2023.1265394
dc.identifier.issn2673-6101
dc.identifier.pmid38125295
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85180519455
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ3
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.3389/falgy.2023.1265394
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12587/24814
dc.identifier.volume4
dc.identifier.wosWOS:001129387000001
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMed
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherFrontiers Media Sa
dc.relation.ispartofFrontiers In Allergy
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_20241229
dc.subjectface mask; allergic rhinitis; symptoms; aeroallergens; prevention
dc.titleFacial mask for prevention of allergic rhinitis symptoms
dc.typeReview Article

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