Some are wearing because they have a medical issue and want max protection from any infection. The rest?
“...max protection from any infection.”
Thank you. After many years of mistreating overactive immune system problems like eczema, and its most seen illness atopic dermatitis, they have finally discovered that treating the effected spot with creams and ointments are just putting out fires, maybe. However, there are an estimated 23.5M people in the US alone being treated for overactive immune systems that attack themselves that include illnesses like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and thyroid disease that are finally getting notice and are being treated internally. Drug like Dupixent, Adbry, Xolair, Rinvoq, and Cibinqo are injectables to weaken the system’s capacity. There are also a number of oral treatments like Prednisone which cannot be used extensively.
But many of these have warnings to them. Cibinqo can cause an increased risk of serious infections that can lead to hospitalization or even death. So for that reason people treated with these medications are susceptible and highly reactive to colds, flu, or any other cardiovascular illness and they are in danger with each one. The mask, even though it is not the total answer, does help.
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