A member asked:

With having severe asthma would jt be a good idea to wear a mask when out in public since the coronavirus is going around ? er visits about 5 times a year or more for asthma attacks. have environmental allergies and rhino sinus thank you

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Absolutely: While not 100% protective, it will still reduce the number or inhaled particles. Keeping distance will help too, avoiding elevators, subway, etc.

Answered 3/20/2020

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