Which mask wins? study tests N95 vs surgical mask for smoke symptoms

NCT ID NCT07404956

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study looked at whether surgical masks or N95 masks work better to reduce physical symptoms like headache, fatigue, and muscle pain caused by surgical smoke in operating room nurses. 38 nurses wore each type of mask for four weeks and reported their symptoms. The results showed that N95 masks helped with muscle issues, while surgical masks were better for breathing and eye irritation.

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  • Bartın State Hospital

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    Bartın, Bartın, 74100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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