Sustained exercise load by young adult females while wearing surgical mask raises core body temperature measured with zero-heat-flux thermometer

Article Sport Sciences

Effects of wearing a cloth face mask on performance, physiological and perceptual responses during a graded treadmill running exercise test

Simon Driver et al.

Summary: The study found that wearing a cloth face mask significantly reduced exercise time and maximal oxygen consumption, while increasing feelings of dyspnoea, particularly at higher exercise intensities.

BRITISH JOURNAL OF SPORTS MEDICINE (2022)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Physiological Effects of Surgical and N95 Masks During Exercise in the COVID-19 era

Lili Shui et al.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF THE MEDICAL SCIENCES (2022)

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Review Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

PHYSIOLOGICAL COST OF WEARING PROTECTIVE MASKS - A NARRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Teresa Makowiec-Dabrowska et al.

Summary: The use of masks can intensify physiological reactions, increase the physiological cost of work, and worsen symptoms such as headaches and fatigue. However, wearing masks is essential during the current pandemic to protect individuals from harmful factors, despite the discomfort they may cause.

MEDYCYNA PRACY (2021)

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Letter Medicine, General & Internal

Neutralizing Activity of BNT162b2-Elicited Serum

Yang Liu et al.

NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (2021)

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Review Nutrition & Dietetics

The impact of face masks on performance and physiological outcomes during exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Keely A. Shaw et al.

Summary: The study found that wearing face masks during exercise may lead to CO2 rebreathing, decreased arterial oxygenation, and reduced exercise performance, but it does not impact exercise performance significantly. In addition to slightly increasing end-tidal CO2 and heart rate, masks have minimal effects on physiological variables during exercise.

APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM (2021)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics

Impact of wearing a surgical and cloth mask during cycle exercise

Connor J. Doherty et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of wearing cloth or surgical masks on the cardiopulmonary responses to moderate-intensity exercise. The results showed that wearing a mask during exercise may increase dyspnea but has minimal impact on the cardiopulmonary response.

APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY NUTRITION AND METABOLISM (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

Surgical masks do not increase the risk of heat stroke during mild exercise in hot and humid environment

Issei Kato et al.

Summary: The study found that wearing a surgical mask during mild exercise in hot and humid environment does not increase the risk of heat stroke. Participants in the mask trial experienced higher skin temperature and humidity in the face area, but there was no significant difference in other parameters compared to the control trial.

INDUSTRIAL HEALTH (2021)

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Review Microbiology

SARS-CoV-2 variants, spike mutations and immune escape

William T. Harvey et al.

Summary: The evolution of SARS-CoV-2 has been characterized by the emergence of mutations and variants that impact virus characteristics. Manufacturers are preparing for possible updates to vaccines in response to changes in the virus population, and it is crucial to monitor genetic and antigenic changes alongside experiments to understand the impacts of mutations.

NATURE REVIEWS MICROBIOLOGY (2021)

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Article Chemistry, Analytical

Reliability and Validity of the CORE Sensor to Assess Core Body Temperature during Cycling Exercise

Nina Verdel et al.

Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the CORE sensor for monitoring core body temperature during exercise. Results indicated that the reliability of the CORE sensor is acceptable, but the temperature readings did not agree well with the rectal sensor under different heat load levels.

SENSORS (2021)

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Article Sport Sciences

Effects of Face Mask Use on Objective and Subjective Measures of Thermoregulation During Exercise in the Heat

Ayami Yoshihara et al.

Summary: The study found that during 60 minutes of low-to-moderate exercise in the heat, wearing a face mask did not significantly affect body temperature and heart rate, but it did influence overall breathing discomfort. Perceptual variables showed no significant difference between the face mask trials and control trials, except for overall breathing discomfort. Higher relative humidity inside the mask, rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and thermal sensation were significant predictors of increased overall breathing discomfort.

SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Wearing a face mask during controlled-intensity exercise is not a risk factor for exertional heatstroke: A pilot study

Taigo Sakamoto et al.

Summary: This study aimed to measure the influence of wearing face masks on individuals' physical status in a hot and humid environment. The results showed that wearing masks did not increase the risk of heatstroke during increased exercise intensity. While significant changes were observed in heart rate and internal core temperatures, there were no significant differences in other parameters among the three intervention groups.

ACUTE MEDICINE & SURGERY (2021)

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Review Respiratory System

Face Masks and the Cardiorespiratory Response to Physical Activity in Health and Disease

Susan R. Hopkins et al.

Summary: The study reviews the effects of wearing face masks during physical activity on the respiratory system, suggesting that while dyspnea and perceived effort may increase, the impact on breathing workload, blood gases, and physiological parameters is generally small and often undetectable, even during intense exercise. There is no current evidence to support sex or age-based differences in physiological responses to exercise while wearing a face mask.

ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY (2021)

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Article Geriatrics & Gerontology