I am a nurse and so obviously weaning a mask for the duration of my shifts.
At work two weeks ago I collapsed and had a seizure and blood tests showed I had severe anaemia - I was only just above the treatment line for needing a blood transfusion.
For many, many weeks prior to this I was finding myself breathless a lot, I couldn’t walk and walk at the same time for example without struggling with my breath.
Anyway, I have since been told that with anaemia, because your blood cells are struggling to get oxygen around the body anyway, that that wearing a mask can sometimes exacerbate symptoms and should be avoided where possible.
I have looked around on google but can’t see any specific guidance.
Does anyone else have anaemia and have any information or advice surrounding this issue?
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Anaemia and face masks. Any advice?
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QueenofmyPrinces · 14/07/2020 10:00
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