Effects of a taped filter mask on peak power, perceived breathlessness, heart rate, blood lactate and oxygen saturation during a graded exercise test in young healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial

• Hoofdauteurs: Hoi Lam Ng (Auteur), Johannes Trefz (Auteur), Martin Schönfelder (Auteur), Henning Wackerhage (Auteur)
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• Gepubliceerd in: BMC, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Face masks are an effective, non-pharmacological strategy to reduce the transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 and other pathogens. However, it is a challenge to keep masks sealed during exercise, as ventilation can increase from 5 to 10 L/min at rest to...