YOUR MASK IS CAUSING A RISE IN LEGIONNAIRES DISEASE
Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria.
Legionnaires’ disease doesn’t spread from person to person. Instead, the bacteria spreads through mist, such as moisture on your mask.
You should not catch pneumonia, but bacterial pneumonia is possible.
Adults over the age of 50 and people with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease, or heavy tobacco use are most at risk.
Many people exposed to the bacteria don’t develop symptoms. Those who do develop symptoms may experience cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea.
Many people exposed to the bacteria don’t develop symptoms. Those who do develop symptoms may experience cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea.
People may experience:
Pain areas: in the chest or muscles
Gastrointestinal: diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting
Whole body: fever or chills
Also common: shortness of breath, coughing, headache, or mental confusion
Legionnaire’s disease can be treated with antibiotics.
TIPS FOR PROPER WEARING OF YOUR MASK
Paper Masks have fibers that get trapped in your lungs.
Dont wear a mask for more than 30 minutes
Never wear a mask while driving, not needed
Triple layer cloth mask have been proven better than N95 hospital facts
Wash your cloth mask with bleach.
Laundry softener can cause more viruses to be trapped in your mask
Masks with respiratory inserts are good for 10 hours of use
Never wear the same mask two days in a row. Treat with bleach and let sit for 24 hours.
SIDE NOTE: HAND SANITIZERS DO NOTHING TO FIGHT COVID – BUT THEY WILL CLOG YOUR LIVER
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REVIEWED BY DR LOIS BRATTENBERGH
