The impact of facemask on patients with COPD: A systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Xuwen Chen (Author), Changqing Zhang (Author), Sani Ibrahim (Author), Shunyu Tao (Author), Xiaoli Xia (Author), Yi Li (Author), Caiyun Li (Author), Feiyan Yue (Author), Xinhua Wang (Author), Shisan Bao (Author), Jingchun Fan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundSince the emergence of COVID-19, mandatory facemask wearing has been implemented around the world to prevent viral transmission, however, the impact of wearing facemasks on patients with COPD was unclear.MethodsThe current study undertakes a systematic review and meta-analysis of a compreh...