Limitations in evaluating COVID-19 protective face masks using open circuit spirometry systems: respiratory measurement mask introduces bias in breathing pressure and perceived respiratory effort

• Published in: Physiological measurement Vol. 44; no. 1; pp. 15001 - 15011
• Main Authors: Seibt, Robert, Bär, Mona, Rieger, Monika A, Steinhilber, Benjamin
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England IOP Publishing 13.01.2023
• Subjects: breathing pressure/respiratory pressure; COVID-19; COVID-19 - prevention & control; Cross-Over Studies; experimental design; Humans; Masks; occupational health; Pandemics - prevention & control; personal protective equipment; protective face mask; Respiration; Spirometry; COVID-19; experimental design; personal protective equipment; protective face mask; occupational health; breathing pressure/respiratory pressure

Objective. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting widespread use of protective face masks, studies have been and are being conducted to investigate potential side effects of wearing masks on the performance and physiological parameters of wearers. The purpose of the present study is...