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Although the mask is mandatory by decision of the National Committee for Emergency Situations in all open and closed public spaces, some people are exempted even by doctors. That is because they have certain conditions.
People with certain conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis, can forgo the mask, with a certificate from the GP. However, even in your case, specialists recommend wearing masks in closed public spaces, such as shops, for example, or on public transport, as a method of protection.
“If possible, wear the mask indoors, where social distancing is not possible and where you will come into contact with people you don’t normally know. It is relevant to wear it for short periods, indoors, in crowded areas, for example in the media of public transport and in certain stores ”, explain the specialists, according to elle.ro.
And children who are two years old are excluded from the obligation to wear a protective mask.
What is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is characterized by obstruction of the airways. Airway obstruction is usually progressive, not completely reversible, and is associated with an abnormal inflammatory response to toxic particles and gases in the lungs. Chronic inflammatory lesions in COPD are usually the result of prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke.
It is estimated that there are more than 600 million COPD patients worldwide.
What is cystic fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis or cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that mainly affects the lungs and pancreas. The disease is present from birth and usually manifests itself in the first years of life, but there are also rare cases in which it is discovered later, even in adulthood.
Patients with cystic fibrosis produce mucus of greater consistency in the bronchi and digestive tract (pancreas, liver). The plugs formed by the thick mucus obstruct the bronchial tubes causing their dilations (bronchiectasis) that can easily become infected with diverse microbes. Also due to the thick secretions, the pancreatic and bile ducts can become blocked, with secondary damage to the pancreas and the liver, which can cause growth deficiency, diabetes or liver cirrhosis, explain specialists from the Marius Nasta institute.
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