Abstract
A facemask is a loose-fitting, disposable device, which creates a physical barrier between the wearer's mouth and nose and the contaminants in the surrounding environment. Usually, facemasks are categorized as dental, isolation, medical procedure or surgical . These are primarily used to reduce inhaling airborne particles that may cause various health effects. A conventional facemask consists of one, two or three layers of flat or pleated fabric affixed to the head with ear loops. A surgical mask is typically used as a physical barrier to body fluids and larger droplets . Surgical masks are also helpful in reducing the danger of splashes or sprays of body fluids, secretions, excretions and blood from reaching the wearer's mouth and nose. While facemasks available in the market provide a certain degree of protection against dust particles, bacteria, viruses and allergens, they may not have a reasonable degree of comfort. Notably, the sweat occurring in the mouth and nose area causes...
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