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I have iron deficiency anaemia and experience shortness of breath and fatigue quite often. is it safe for me to wear a face mask for prolonged periods?
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Most likely -yes: The masks don't suffocate you. If you are having difficulty with one style of mask - there are a variety of styles available.
Answered 8/15/2020
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Treat anemia: If you know that you have iron deficiency you ought to take oral iron supplement and multivitamins to restore your body stores of iron and normalized your hemoglobin. Wear a mask as that will not interfere with your breathing.
Answered 8/15/2020
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