During the PM2.5 crisis, can I wear an N95 mask to play sports?
sincePM 2.5 dust affects sports.many types and affect sports training Wearing an N95 dust mask, exercise orpractice sportscan you
Dr. Panphimon Wipulakorn, Director General of the Department of Health revealed that sports practice oroutdoor sportsduring theDust valuebeyond the standard it will greatly increase the rate of respiration The chance that small dust will spread through the respiratory system, air sacs in the lungs, and transfer to the blood stream to different organs. it is more possible It also increases the risk of heart attack. cerebral artery stenosis COPD It also causes worsening of heart disease and asthma.
Wear an N95 respirator during sports exercise to preventAthletes are affected by PM 2.5 dustThat is something that should not be done at all. because it will make you have to breathe harder and faster As a result, the cardiovascular system works harder and can be dangerous.
How to practice sports during PM2.5 dust conditions
- Training coaches and athletes should look at the readiness of their bodies whether they are ready for training orplay outdoor sportsor not
- should checkDust valuethat it is in good condition, safe if you want to practice outdoor sports It should also check other environments such as rain and heat.
- Choose to practice in a place with lots of trees. because it helps to filter dust
- If the check is foundPM2.5 particulate matter more than 50 micrograms per cubic meter or at the orange level Outdoor training should be avoided.
- Try to avoid playing sports in the morning and in places with high levels of dust.
- N95 masks should not be worn when exercising, as this will cause the cardiovascular system to work hard.
- If the level of particulate matter is above 90 micrograms per cubic meter or red level Shouldn’t you do sport?play outdoor sports it should be changed to indoor sports practice instead
source: Health Impact Assessment Division, Department of Health / Focus
