I never thought I would need to learn how to use a surgical mask from a surgeon. But thanks to covid, this was much needed and much appreciated. Thanks Doc! You were awesome. Yes, please make more videos. Your knowledge is more crucial than ever beyond the frontline workers. Thank you for your dedication to your profession. Your attention to detail >>> WOW!
I am a paramedic and I need my glasses to read the tiny drug vials and to start IV's. This trick is hands down the ONLY trick that has actually worked. I have tried anti-fog liquids, soap residue and even full face masks. Thank you for making this video..you are awesome !!
Thank you for explaining how the mask is adjusted to allow better breathing but less filtration and protection. There’s more to the design and wearing than I first understood.
I'm no doctor or nurse or other medical worker, but I am so thankful for this video. I've watched SO MANY RUclips tutorials for how to prevent glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask, but they barely helped. I realized that, since surgeons have been using masks (for HOURS) even before the pandemic, a tutorial by a surgeon would be best. Glad I came across your video. This really helped me during this pandemic.
I am amazed. I have watched a few of your videos and have 'liked' - and subscribed for more. What stands out for me is your clarity, calmness, and openness. To me it is amazing that someone as engaged as you are in your profession, you somehow have the energy and willingness to help others. Many blessings to you and your family - you are a world treasure.
I've been bending the wire against my nose and it doesn't fit well for some masks. Thanks for the pre-folding tip. I've tested it out and the seal is much better.
Thank you very much for the demonstration and explanation. I wear verifocal frameless glasses and struggled with fogging over last few weeks. I tried your method and I'm so happy to say it no longer fogging my glasses all day along. :)
Thank you for the hacks! I wear glasses and I am starting my internship at one of Montreal downtown hospital in radiology and was thinking about getting contact lenses because my glasses get fog up most of time when I am wearing a mask. Thank you Dr Yang.
Love your instructions...i found that if i tie a know in each ear elastic right next to the mask i get a near perfect seal and still breathe without excessive fogging
Thank you. This clarifies things. There are always questions though. There is a doctoral dissertation's worth of issues around untrained, unsupported people wearing any old piece of cloth in the grocery store and why we are told to do it anyway. Flattening the curve and so on. Pages of: yes but . . ., at the same time . . ., if this, then . . . Eventually I just decided to give it my best try and stop bothering people. Good luck and love to everyone. The bubonic plague came to an end and so will this. That's not much consolation, I know. 💖
Thanks! This is the only video on this subject that has yielded any results. Well, positive results anyway. I need to wear a face mask in hospital (and getting there) for an upcoming procedure and the fogging has been driving me made while doing a bit of practice wearing. I had to manipulate the nose wire to carefully conform to my face, but it was worth the effort. There's a little mistiness at the edges of the lenses but it's acceptable.
Thanks a million Doc, it was a real problem. Am being asked to return to work in NYC. I don't feel safe enough to get on the Subway yet, but this will make it more doable once I get there to work w/ a mask on & still be able to read my work. The fog was interfering. I sit here now typing w/ it on. Once adjusted as advised, no problem. A thousand thanks!!!
Great video! If people want a more cost effective option ‘kinesiology’ tape comes in huge rolls and you can cut them into specific sizes. Also totally safe for the skin.
I wear glasses and YES my glasses always fog up. Thanks for this tip. I made a couple of your paper towel face masks. They turned out great. I am making your plastic face shield next. Thanks for your helpful videos. Be blessed and Stay Safe🙏🏾😷
Thankyou for your time to explain the process I really appreciate your guidance. Wish you and all frontline staff the very best thankyou for your great work.
This is the only & most informative video I've found on how to properly wear a mask if you wear glasses. Now I need to find a video on how to wear a mask with hearing aides on. LM
Thanks for starting your very informative video in such a delightful way! Now that I can keep the fog off my glasses, I just need to learn how to take the mask off without simultaneously pulling off my oxygen and losing my hearing aids. That would be a fun video!
Hi Joan, Another person commented about losing hearing aids also. They were commenting on one of my other mask videos, where I show how to make a headband using small rubber bands. ruclips.net/video/usKgChGqVl0/видео.html Here is their comment: Cosens-Prior • 7 hours ago There is a slight problem with this method. All the Kitchen paper roll I have bought is only 9" square so it makes the mask too small ie too shallow to go under your chin. Also the elastic bands are not good for people with BTE Behind the ear Hearing-Aids as the elastic can too easily flick them off! At £3000 for a pair for digital hearing aids this is not good news if they get pulled off and drop in the street. Though I do like the idea of linked elastic bands to make a strap for the top or back of the head that was a brilliant idea. I will need to figure out a way to connect the rubber band chain to a regular disposable mask.
Thank you so much, Dr. Yang! I have watched several videos and yours has helped me the most. I am a teacher so I need to wear my mask a lot and to talk so fogging up is not an option! Hello from Israel.
Thank you for this video. I'll follow your advice! I've tried many different ideas, even buying special (expensive) fog-free masks that don't work any better. I did this along with you and I've still got my mask on and I'm seeing to type.
I cannot use micropore on my face because of hyper-sensitive skin but I find that simply pulling my mask up a tad higher on my nose so that my glasses sit over the mask stops all the fogging. The mask is still below my chin.
I find a lot of the cloth masks sold that don’t have the metal bar thing that goes over the nose fogs up my glasses and then I actually can’t see. I’m sure many other people have this same problem. Even if I put my glasses over the top of the mask I have problems too. (Due to bone problems I have it’s very hard for me to wear a mask, but in case of an emergency I have to.) I remember a product back in the mid to late 70s (when I was a kid) that was an anti-fog formula for glasses. It would be nice if they still made that.
Thanks for the Information. My Mask doesn‘t fit right on my Nose when i put it on in the Morning.( work at Doctor‘s Office) greetings from Germany 👋🏼🙋🏼♀️ Sandra ps.: You did a great Job 👍🏼
Thanks Doc. In addition to helping with mask fitting, you also answered another important question I had. I used to wonder why reacement knees could not be implanted until someone was almost dead, opposed to the years they would actually use their knees. After listening to your "non-mechnical" description of how to fit the mask....I realized; Dr.s are not mechanics, and Biomedical engineers aren't carpenters. Maybe multiple disciplines should collaborate on knee and hip parts as well as masks.
What’s more important, easier to breathe or getting COVID?!? For the mask to be effective, there should be no gap anywhere on the circumference of mask and if you intentionally create this gap to breathe easier, you’re defeating the purpose of the mask.
Thankyou so much, i have such a mask only with ties, much needed advice for all those who need to go to opticians and been asked to wear a mask, can you imagine trying to say yes or no to which looks clearer with fogged up lenses!
Thank you doc. Very clear instruction. Please cut the straps before disposing of the mask. It is safer for the fishes if it ends up in the ocean. (many masks ends in the ocean)
My nurse friend showed me how to wear my mask correctly and she said ALWAYS put the mask on and fit it to your nose and face BEFORE you put on your glasses. This way the glasses sit on top of the mask. My glasses never fog up using this simple and logical method! And it took her less than a minute to show me 🤷🏻♀️
I WAS JUST at CVS!! I haven’t been in a store since 3-13-2020! BUT, I have dry mouth 👄. I use cvs brand Dry Mouth Disks, with Xylitol! It works for a few hours and adheres to your gum, incase anyone out there has the issue☺️. ANYWAY, I was, of course in CVS buying these disks as was my daughter so we can get four packs because their essential for me and need multiple ones each night or I am suffering with my dry mouth disease. And when we got home I just said I don’t know how doctors and nurses wear these all day because just in the 10 minutes I was in the store my glasses were totally fogged!!!! AND HERE IS THIS AMAZING VIDEO!! So, THANKS Doctor Yang!!! I sure appreciate you!!! Truly, I do❤️😊👏👏👏👏
Thank you so much for the tips :) I have just got some medical tape to use on my material masks as I'm travelling for a while on buses to and from work this weekend. Will definitely remember this 😀
I have to seal the upper edge with tape, AND, block the entire upper half of the mask, by applying tape to the upper half of the mask. (I apply the tape on the inside, just for aesthetics). Even then, I still have to try and breathe gently.
Dr, You may recall I suggested using a soap solution impregnated into a home made mask as an extra defense against contamination. Earlier today, I experimented with my covering of choice, a double layer "bikers scarf" (aka snood) between the folds of which I slide a layer of 3 ply unwoven HEPA filter material. I took the scarf, made of elastic man made material, and coated a portion in a 70/30% mixture of liquid soap and water. The mixture was absorbed and I dried the scarf in the sun. When dry, there was no immediate indication of the coating, dry to the touch, not slippery. If touched with a damp spong, cloth or finger, the soap reactivated, slippery, but not so much as to become visually noticeable. If as suspected the virus reaches the outer surface of a mask on a "wet" droplet/aerosol, and if soap is in fact sufficient to compromise the surface of the virus, this may be a useful extra layer of protection? Since my "scarf" is independent of the filter I use, that should still provide protection as specified (HEPA = 0.3 micron). Any moisture from my breath escaping either through, or around my filter will of course also activate the soap, hopefully reducing my virus shed (if any). I intend to try the mask in public with the front facing layer coated. Hope this is of interest
Thank you for explaining how to use a mask. I’ve tried to make the paper omega fold masks but somehow the end up way to small. It is possible that the kitchen paper in Europe is smaller than in the US. I use other folds that look like surgical masks and I use salted paper (paper sprayed with salt water then left to dry).
Hi, for the European sizes ~23x23cm square, instead of folding it in half from top to bottom (which makes the mask only 11.5 cm from top to bottom => too small for an adult, but nice size for children), fold the bottom up 4.5 cm and the top down 4.5 cm. This leaves you a mask size from top to bottom ~14 cm. This the the size of the American towel (11 inches folded in half 5.5 inches => 14 cm). There will be a 2.5 cm gap in the center of the mask. Lay in a Kleenex tissue paper (for blowing your nose) in side of the top and bottom fold. Then cut a 3 cm x28cm strip from a A4 printer paper. Lay that over the gap in the middle of the mask. Fold the bottom flap along the paper strip. Fold the top flap down along the paper strip. Then fold both flaps up so the two folds meet in the middle of the mask. Almost done. The paper strip will stick out past the towel. Instead of folding the towel and paper, leave the towel alone and fold the paper tabs forward to the front of the mask. Loop the rubber band on the paper tab. Place a staple on the seam from the inside of the mask to the outside where the tab is. Repeat on the other side. It will look something like this. ruclips.net/user/postUgzeM2hsnn_q1MNvXil4AaABCQ?app=desktop I will need to make another video of what I described for a European Omegafold face mask for our EU friends.
George Yang, MD thank you for actually responding with an explanation on how we can do it. I really appreciate it. The Kleenex feels better against the face and I think it filters also good. I also usually add a straightened paper clip for the nose. As for the salt layer I mentioned, I think you should read the following link: www.businessinsider.com/mask-coated-in-salt-neutralizes-viruses-like-coronavirus-2020-2?amp Maybe you already know about it, but I thought since you work in the field you might want to read it.
Thank you Dr. Yang, love your videos, very detailed and clear. Ditto others, you have a soothing voice. Look forward to your next video upload. God Bless and stay safe 🙏
The video is very informative about wearing the Surgical Mask. That's good useful Techie's. I wear the N95 Mask and also wear Prescription lenses when going out side I place my Mask in a position that it doesn't fog up my glasses.And if it happens to get fog up my Lenses it can block my view from seeing where I am going and that is very dangerous. Some People can get suffocate depending on the types of Mask.Mask is to protected others from Droplets to preventive from the corona virus.We of take proper precautions of wearing the Mask.Cloth Mask is easily to clean by washable.Some Masks you of to know how to clean them. When preforming duty Medically you of to wash your hands then place your gloves on your Mask before Attending to Patients. And Medical Personnel have a special Techies of Hand washing that they do by washing there hands.Wearing Mask outside in the public and also have hand Sanitizer just in case your come contact in touch surfaces. Virus sit on Surfaces. Our hands are contaminated with germs that why hand washing is very important to do at all times. Hand washing, Social distancing to protect yourself and others from the corona virus. Stay safe everyone.
Ha... I have discovered the same technique. But I can never figure out where to bend it, so I press the strip against my nose, then take it off and bend it with my fingers. Also, after you put the mask on, pinch the nose strip with one hand and you will have zero leakage.
Dr Yang. I've been told that simple soap can break down the "fatty" exterior of the virus, rendering it inert. Got me thinking. If this is true would a slightly diluted soap solution (dish soap?) Spread (Sprayed?) onto the inner face of the paper towel (as folded in on itself) then allowed to dry, be affective? Would the breath of the wearer be sufficient to reactivate the soap solution and destroy the virus?
Interesting idea. I can't give any information on whether that would work. Another commenter posted this link on one of the other videos:www.businessinsider.com/mask-coated-in-salt-neutralizes-viruses-like-coronavirus-2020-2 Other commenters were using lemon juice (citric acid) to treat the filter layer. I'm not sure how much protection it will give. I suspect it will kill the virus if the virus lands on that filter layer, but if the outside surface is contaminated, but not touching the filter layer, then the risk is when taking off the mask and potentially touching your nose, mouth and eyes before washing your hands. The Hong Kong article which inspired the whole paper towel mask making videos was essentially telling their residents not to wash or boil their face masks because it degrades the mask. They made a public service announcement on how to make your own paper towel mask because of shortages. www.consumer.org.hk/ws_en/news/2020/covid-19-diymasks www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3050689/how-make-your-own-mask-hong-kong-scientists If you look at their mask design, it is not sealed on top and wide open on the sides and under the chin. Yet they seem to be doing pretty well controlling it without completely shutting down the economy. www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html#Health_Tips I posted a diagram in my community section which you may like. ruclips.net/user/postUgwMmHudaU6tzclwbr94AaABCQ?app=desktop
@@GeorgeYangMDNYC I suppose there's no reason a similar soap solution (50/50 soap/ water?) couldn't be sprayed lightly onto the outside of a mask and allowed to dry, waiting for activation either by the wearer's breath, or by wet aerosol from another shedding nearby? If successful, the outer surface could be re-sanitized by a respray of solution or maybe even water mist? It would be an interesting experiment for a lab to determine if such a spray works? One stage further. Salt *and* salt in solution? Not sure what effect they have on each other?
@@GeorgeYangMDNYC I saw the salt solution idea, it may require a fully wet application, so may not work with all masks (paper)? I would lightly spray only the outer layer, leaving the filter and skin side untouched. That would (hopefully) 1) Kill any "wet" virus coming from other sources.. 2) Nuetralise my "wet" breath (already filtered) Any breath of mine reaching the outer covering would provide moisture to keep it activated. It would be less likely to hold live virus, reducing the transfer when touching the outside of the mask, plus, adding a layer of soap to hands when doing so (!?) activated by breath or perspiration. I suppose saline / soap solution could provide even better results? Question. Could this provide a method for "refreshing" multi use masks if removed, refitted? A light spray on the outer surface (no more than the equivalent of breath) without affecting filter performance?
I would think that having soap or detergent in the mask fibers would make them hydrophilic, helping droplets to pass through easier. So without serious testing to see if more or less virus passes the mask , it's probably risky. Interesting line of thought, though.
take some foam shaving cream and apply to lens of glasses. Just like the mirror in your bathroom. It will not fog up with a shower. Foam shaving cream, rub it until clear. Done
Problem is fogging of glasses is an indication of a poor seal. This video is handy because it shows us how to obtain a better seal. But thanks for the info; I'm going to try it on my bathroom mirrors next time I shower!
I fixed mine by doing some sneaky mods to my mask. From a far it looks like a normal mask but inside I breathe fresh air like a boss and no more fogging. 😎
some good advice, thanks doc, you can also use glass cleaner on your glasses and they won't fog as much, saliva works too if you don't have glass cleaner although it's not very hygienic spitting on your glasses XD
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I never thought I would need to learn how to use a surgical mask from a surgeon. But thanks to covid, this was much needed and much appreciated. Thanks Doc! You were awesome. Yes, please make more videos. Your knowledge is more crucial than ever beyond the frontline workers. Thank you for your dedication to your profession. Your attention to detail >>> WOW!
I am a paramedic and I need my glasses to read the tiny drug vials and to start IV's. This trick is hands down the ONLY trick that has actually worked. I have tried anti-fog liquids, soap residue and even full face masks. Thank you for making this video..you are awesome !!
Wow. The taping trick was brilliant. This is especially useful during airway management!
Thank you for explaining how the mask is adjusted to allow better breathing but less filtration and protection. There’s more to the design and wearing than I first understood.
I'm no doctor or nurse or other medical worker, but I am so thankful for this video. I've watched SO MANY RUclips tutorials for how to prevent glasses from fogging up while wearing a mask, but they barely helped. I realized that, since surgeons have been using masks (for HOURS) even before the pandemic, a tutorial by a surgeon would be best. Glad I came across your video. This really helped me during this pandemic.
I am amazed. I have watched a few of your videos and have 'liked' - and subscribed for more. What stands out for me is your clarity, calmness, and openness. To me it is amazing that someone as engaged as you are in your profession, you somehow have the energy and willingness to help others. Many blessings to you and your family - you are a world treasure.
More people need to see this! Thank you, doctor George Yang!
I've been bending the wire against my nose and it doesn't fit well for some masks. Thanks for the pre-folding tip. I've tested it out and the seal is much better.
Thank you very much for the demonstration and explanation. I wear verifocal frameless glasses and struggled with fogging over last few weeks.
I tried your method and I'm so happy to say it no longer fogging my glasses all day along. :)
VERY helpful. The fogging has really been frustrating!
The way you talk is so comforting. Wish you were my trusty doctor! Thanks for the vids. Subscribed.
Thank you for the hacks! I wear glasses and I am starting my internship at one of Montreal downtown hospital in radiology and was thinking about getting contact lenses because my glasses get fog up most of time when I am wearing a mask. Thank you Dr Yang.
This works! Also, putting a tissue or square of toilet paper inside the mask, right above the nose, stops the fogging. It catches the moisture.
Love your instructions...i found that if i tie a know in each ear elastic right next to the mask i get a near perfect seal and still breathe without excessive fogging
Thanks for sharing!
That is a great tip - Didnt think of doing that
Thank you Dr Wang, wearing a mask is a lot easier when glasses aren't fogging up. So many good suggestions for proper fit.
wish I'd seen this before I did test on my dad last week. I struggled to read codes to confirm prior to doing his test. thank you .
Thank you Dr Yang for sharing and so caring. Much love from Australia.
NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT HOW FAR UP THE NOSE TO GO WITH IT! THANKS!
Thank you. This clarifies things. There are always questions though. There is a doctoral dissertation's worth of issues around untrained, unsupported people wearing any old piece of cloth in the grocery store and why we are told to do it anyway. Flattening the curve and so on. Pages of: yes but . . ., at the same time . . ., if this, then . . . Eventually I just decided to give it my best try and stop bothering people. Good luck and love to everyone. The bubonic plague came to an end and so will this. That's not much consolation, I know. 💖
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Thanks! This is the only video on this subject that has yielded any results. Well, positive results anyway. I need to wear a face mask in hospital (and getting there) for an upcoming procedure and the fogging has been driving me made while doing a bit of practice wearing. I had to manipulate the nose wire to carefully conform to my face, but it was worth the effort. There's a little mistiness at the edges of the lenses but it's acceptable.
Thanks a million Doc, it was a real problem. Am being asked to return to work in NYC. I don't feel safe enough to get on the Subway yet, but this will make it more doable once I get there to work w/ a mask on & still be able to read my work. The fog was interfering. I sit here now typing w/ it on. Once adjusted as advised, no problem. A thousand thanks!!!
Great video!
If people want a more cost effective option ‘kinesiology’ tape comes in huge rolls and you can cut them into specific sizes.
Also totally safe for the skin.
I wear glasses and YES my glasses always fog up. Thanks for this tip. I made a couple of your paper towel face masks. They turned out great. I am making your plastic face shield next. Thanks for your helpful videos. Be blessed and Stay Safe🙏🏾😷
Thankyou for your time to explain the process I really appreciate your guidance. Wish you and all frontline staff the very best thankyou for your great work.
Thank you Dr Yang I appreciate the helpful infomation my glasses fogging up was so frustrating. Stay safe God bless you.
Very clear explanation, thank you!
Thank you for all you and your staff are doing on all our behalf!
Thank you so much Dr Yang for your very helpful video and the clarity in your description. Bless you and stay safe -from the UK
This is the only & most informative video I've found on how to properly wear a mask if you wear glasses. Now I need to find a video on how to wear a mask with hearing aides on. LM
Week 7 in home quarantine I just said thankyou Doctor out loud to you. It's heartfelt but a bit odd...
Thanks for starting your very informative video in such a delightful way! Now that I can keep the fog off my glasses, I just need to learn how to take the mask off without simultaneously pulling off my oxygen and losing my hearing aids. That would be a fun video!
Hi Joan,
Another person commented about losing hearing aids also. They were commenting on one of my other mask videos, where I show how to make a headband using small rubber bands. ruclips.net/video/usKgChGqVl0/видео.html
Here is their comment:
Cosens-Prior • 7 hours ago
There is a slight problem with this method. All the Kitchen paper roll I have bought is only 9" square so it makes the mask too small ie too shallow to go under your chin. Also the elastic bands are not good for people with BTE Behind the ear Hearing-Aids as the elastic can too easily flick them off! At £3000 for a pair for digital hearing aids this is not good news if they get pulled off and drop in the street. Though I do like the idea of linked elastic bands to make a strap for the top or back of the head that was a brilliant idea.
I will need to figure out a way to connect the rubber band chain to a regular disposable mask.
Thank you so much, Dr. Yang! I have watched several videos and yours has helped me the most. I am a teacher so I need to wear my mask a lot and to talk so fogging up is not an option! Hello from Israel.
Thank you for this video. I'll follow your advice! I've tried many different ideas, even buying special (expensive) fog-free masks that don't work any better. I did this along with you and I've still got my mask on and I'm seeing to type.
Thanks Doc - I'll be able to drive my cab - I've been trying other methods but this is great
I cannot use micropore on my face because of hyper-sensitive skin but I find that simply pulling my mask up a tad higher on my nose so that my glasses sit over the mask stops all the fogging. The mask is still below my chin.
I find a lot of the cloth masks sold that don’t have the metal bar thing that goes over the nose fogs up my glasses and then I actually can’t see. I’m sure many other people have this same problem. Even if I put my glasses over the top of the mask I have problems too. (Due to bone problems I have it’s very hard for me to wear a mask, but in case of an emergency I have to.) I remember a product back in the mid to late 70s (when I was a kid) that was an anti-fog formula for glasses. It would be nice if they still made that.
Yeh, Fogbuster was a great product, no longer around. Similar versions not nearly as good!
Thank you very much, Dr. Yang. you have saved my life due to this and I cannot thank you enough for it. Much love from Estonia.
Thanks for the Information. My Mask doesn‘t fit right on my Nose when i put it on in the Morning.( work at Doctor‘s Office) greetings from Germany 👋🏼🙋🏼♀️ Sandra ps.: You did a great Job 👍🏼
Lots of good tips. Thank you Dr Yang. Stay safe.
Thank you so much for your detail. I have micro pore tape. I will use because I'm pulling on my mask too much. I, 62 years young.
This video is great. So well-explained and it really works! Thanks so much, Dr. Yang. Finally a way to deal with the scourge of foggy glasses.
Fantastic walkthrough! We all need this because we all need eye protection
Thank you so much
Thanks Doc. In addition to helping with mask fitting, you also answered another important question I had. I used to wonder why reacement knees could not be implanted until someone was almost dead, opposed to the years they would actually use their knees. After listening to your "non-mechnical" description of how to fit the mask....I realized; Dr.s are not mechanics, and Biomedical engineers aren't carpenters. Maybe multiple disciplines should collaborate on knee and hip parts as well as masks.
Dr Yang is the BEST! Thank you for sharing your tips!
What’s more important, easier to breathe or getting COVID?!? For the mask to be effective, there should be no gap anywhere on the circumference of mask and if you intentionally create this gap to breathe easier, you’re defeating the purpose of the mask.
Thankyou so much, i have such a mask only with ties, much needed advice for all those who need to go to opticians and been asked to wear a mask, can you imagine trying to say yes or no to which looks clearer with fogged up lenses!
Thank you doc. Very clear instruction.
Please cut the straps before disposing of the mask. It is safer for the fishes if it ends up in the ocean. (many masks ends in the ocean)
I've tried a few recommended techniques that didn't work. Hopefully this one will solve the problem :-)
Loving the idea of the tape over the nose --- brilliant. Will definitely give it a go - thanks x
Thank you for this video and for all your doing for patients in this exhausting and terrible time.
My nurse friend showed me how to wear my mask correctly and she said ALWAYS put the mask on and fit it to your nose and face BEFORE you put on your glasses. This way the glasses sit on top of the mask. My glasses never fog up using this simple and logical method! And it took her less than a minute to show me 🤷🏻♀️
Very informative. Thank you, Dr. Yang. Bless you for what you do.
I'm an internist and I found ur video very helpful
Thanks Doc, you're great. Very much appreciated. Stay healthy!
Thank you, doctor. You are a fabulous, clear instructor.
Thank you for informing to fix wire first. I have a very narrow nose, so getting a good seal is difficult. I have micropore tape. Thanks!!!
I WAS JUST at CVS!! I haven’t been in a store since 3-13-2020! BUT, I have dry mouth 👄. I use cvs brand Dry Mouth Disks, with Xylitol! It works for a few hours and adheres to your gum, incase anyone out there has the issue☺️. ANYWAY, I was, of course in CVS buying these disks as was my daughter so we can get four packs because their essential for me and need multiple ones each night or I am suffering with my dry mouth disease. And when we got home I just said I don’t know how doctors and nurses wear these all day because just in the 10 minutes I was in the store my glasses were totally fogged!!!! AND HERE IS THIS AMAZING VIDEO!! So, THANKS Doctor Yang!!! I sure appreciate you!!! Truly, I do❤️😊👏👏👏👏
Going by your comment, maybe you get dry mouth coz you talk too much. just say thanks and move along, Karen.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Best presentation I’ve seen.
Thank you for the tutorial. Your voice is comforting like Mr. Rogers (Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood). Hi neighbor!
Thank you so much for the tips :) I have just got some medical tape to use on my material masks as I'm travelling for a while on buses to and from work this weekend. Will definitely remember this 😀
Thanks again Dr Yang stay safe 😷
I appreciate the video and you trying to help us help ourselves.
I have to seal the upper edge with tape, AND, block the entire upper half of the mask, by applying tape to the upper half of the mask. (I apply the tape on the inside, just for aesthetics). Even then, I still have to try and breathe gently.
thank you sir, my glasses fogging with my corona maskhas been driving me nuts........i wll try it
Dr,
You may recall I suggested using a soap solution impregnated into a home made mask as an extra defense against contamination.
Earlier today, I experimented with my covering of choice, a double layer "bikers scarf" (aka snood) between the folds of which I slide a layer of 3 ply unwoven HEPA filter material.
I took the scarf, made of elastic man made material, and coated a portion in a 70/30% mixture of liquid soap and water.
The mixture was absorbed and I dried the scarf in the sun.
When dry, there was no immediate indication of the coating, dry to the touch, not slippery.
If touched with a damp spong, cloth or finger, the soap reactivated, slippery, but not so much as to become visually noticeable.
If as suspected the virus reaches the outer surface of a mask on a "wet" droplet/aerosol, and if soap is in fact sufficient to compromise the surface of the virus, this may be a useful extra layer of protection?
Since my "scarf" is independent of the filter I use, that should still provide protection as specified (HEPA = 0.3 micron).
Any moisture from my breath escaping either through, or around my filter will of course also activate the soap, hopefully reducing my virus shed (if any).
I intend to try the mask in public with the front facing layer coated.
Hope this is of interest
Thank you, I always have this problem and it's irritating.
All the best videos pertaining to masks are made by Dr. Yang so if you are searching on how to make your own, or any info on them, search no longer.
You are a genius dr. Yang, I knew it a long time ago; thank you for these excellent videos ❤️
Thank you Doctor for your video. Information given really helpful.
I am using super moleskin padding.
It is in the foot section. It prevents friction.
It is sticky on one side. So far so good.
Thanks for sharing
And if your your glasses are fogging, you can hook your upper lip over your lower lip when you exhale ....
Laughing at intro...I like the level of detail.
Thank you, Dr Yang. U have solved my problems of wearing mask.
Finally somebody showing how to use that wire. And I may end up sewing a half inch casing for my wire
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@C. Bright you don't have to get any extra material to make a casing you would just use the existing fabric
Someone said to use the covered wire from a bag of coffee
@@LindaC616 I wonder where you can get those if you don't drink coffee.
@@DQ_Mine Amazon sells them but you have to buy a lot
Is that fogging or how faithful you are , wow thanks for posting it ok 😂
If you twist the ear loops so they are crossed you get better seal again
Thanks Doctor. Your video explanation was very helpful.
Thank you for explaining how to use a mask. I’ve tried to make the paper omega fold masks but somehow the end up way to small. It is possible that the kitchen paper in Europe is smaller than in the US. I use other folds that look like surgical masks and I use salted paper (paper sprayed with salt water then left to dry).
Hi, for the European sizes ~23x23cm square, instead of folding it in half from top to bottom (which makes the mask only 11.5 cm from top to bottom => too small for an adult, but nice size for children), fold the bottom up 4.5 cm and the top down 4.5 cm. This leaves you a mask size from top to bottom ~14 cm. This the the size of the American towel (11 inches folded in half 5.5 inches => 14 cm). There will be a 2.5 cm gap in the center of the mask.
Lay in a Kleenex tissue paper (for blowing your nose) in side of the top and bottom fold.
Then cut a 3 cm x28cm strip from a A4 printer paper. Lay that over the gap in the middle of the mask.
Fold the bottom flap along the paper strip. Fold the top flap down along the paper strip. Then fold both flaps up so the two folds meet in the middle of the mask.
Almost done. The paper strip will stick out past the towel. Instead of folding the towel and paper, leave the towel alone and fold the paper tabs forward to the front of the mask.
Loop the rubber band on the paper tab.
Place a staple on the seam from the inside of the mask to the outside where the tab is.
Repeat on the other side.
It will look something like this.
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I will need to make another video of what I described for a European Omegafold face mask for our EU friends.
George Yang, MD thank you for actually responding with an explanation on how we can do it. I really appreciate it. The Kleenex feels better against the face and I think it filters also good. I also usually add a straightened paper clip for the nose.
As for the salt layer I mentioned, I think you should read the following link: www.businessinsider.com/mask-coated-in-salt-neutralizes-viruses-like-coronavirus-2020-2?amp
Maybe you already know about it, but I thought since you work in the field you might want to read it.
Thank you Dr. Yang, love your videos, very detailed and clear. Ditto others, you have a soothing voice. Look forward to your next video upload. God Bless and stay safe 🙏
Thank you! Greetings from Spain.
Excellent explanation, thanks for taking the time to explain such an important issue
What about washable face mask?
Thank you, Dr. Yang. I will try this technique. I appreciate your time in making this video for us.
Dr you are the best ... you explained it well , be safe and I salute you fir caring fir others, love ❤️ , God Bless
Oh yeah!
Thank you Doctor Yang.
The video is very informative about wearing the Surgical Mask. That's good useful Techie's. I wear the N95 Mask and also wear Prescription lenses when going out side I place my Mask in a position that it doesn't fog up my glasses.And if it happens to get fog up my Lenses it can block my view from seeing where I am going and that is very dangerous. Some People can get suffocate depending on the types of Mask.Mask is to protected others from Droplets to preventive from the corona virus.We of take proper precautions of wearing the Mask.Cloth Mask is easily to clean by washable.Some Masks you of to know how to clean them. When preforming duty Medically you of to wash your hands then place your gloves on your Mask before Attending to Patients. And Medical Personnel have a special Techies of Hand washing that they do by washing there hands.Wearing Mask outside in the public and also have hand Sanitizer just in case your come contact in touch surfaces. Virus sit on Surfaces. Our hands are contaminated with germs that why hand washing is very important to do at all times. Hand washing, Social distancing to protect yourself and others from the corona virus. Stay safe everyone.
Well said. Thank you
Thank you , I finally found the video I've been looking for, great information ! 👍
Ha... I have discovered the same technique. But I can never figure out where to bend it, so I press the strip against my nose, then take it off and bend it with my fingers. Also, after you put the mask on, pinch the nose strip with one hand and you will have zero leakage.
I'm a death investigator and have been having the constant fog problem while working, talking to families and trying to write....ahhh micropore tape!
Thank you Doctor
Dr Yang.
I've been told that simple soap can break down the "fatty" exterior of the virus, rendering it inert.
Got me thinking.
If this is true would a slightly diluted soap solution (dish soap?) Spread (Sprayed?) onto the inner face of the paper towel (as folded in on itself) then allowed to dry, be affective?
Would the breath of the wearer be sufficient to reactivate the soap solution and destroy the virus?
Interesting idea. I can't give any information on whether that would work. Another commenter posted this link on one of the other videos:www.businessinsider.com/mask-coated-in-salt-neutralizes-viruses-like-coronavirus-2020-2
Other commenters were using lemon juice (citric acid) to treat the filter layer. I'm not sure how much protection it will give. I suspect it will kill the virus if the virus lands on that filter layer, but if the outside surface is contaminated, but not touching the filter layer, then the risk is when taking off the mask and potentially touching your nose, mouth and eyes before washing your hands. The Hong Kong article which inspired the whole paper towel mask making videos was essentially telling their residents not to wash or boil their face masks because it degrades the mask. They made a public service announcement on how to make your own paper towel mask because of shortages. www.consumer.org.hk/ws_en/news/2020/covid-19-diymasks
www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3050689/how-make-your-own-mask-hong-kong-scientists
If you look at their mask design, it is not sealed on top and wide open on the sides and under the chin.
Yet they seem to be doing pretty well controlling it without completely shutting down the economy. www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/index.html#Health_Tips
I posted a diagram in my community section which you may like.
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I suppose there's no reason a similar soap solution (50/50 soap/ water?) couldn't be sprayed lightly onto the outside of a mask and allowed to dry, waiting for activation either by the wearer's breath, or by wet aerosol from another shedding nearby?
If successful, the outer surface could be re-sanitized by a respray of solution or maybe even water mist?
It would be an interesting experiment for a lab to determine if such a spray works?
One stage further.
Salt *and* salt in solution?
Not sure what effect they have on each other?
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I saw the salt solution idea, it may require a fully wet application, so may not work with all masks (paper)?
I would lightly spray only the outer layer, leaving the filter and skin side untouched.
That would (hopefully)
1) Kill any "wet" virus coming from other sources..
2) Nuetralise my "wet" breath (already filtered)
Any breath of mine reaching the outer covering would provide moisture to keep it activated.
It would be less likely to hold live virus, reducing the transfer when touching the outside of the mask, plus, adding a layer of soap to hands when doing so (!?) activated by breath or perspiration.
I suppose saline / soap solution could provide even better results?
Question.
Could this provide a method for "refreshing" multi use masks if removed, refitted?
A light spray on the outer surface (no more than the equivalent of breath) without affecting filter performance?
I would think that having soap or detergent in the mask fibers would make them hydrophilic, helping droplets to pass through easier. So without serious testing to see if more or less virus passes the mask , it's probably risky. Interesting line of thought, though.
take some foam shaving cream and apply to lens of glasses. Just like the mirror in your bathroom. It will not fog up with a shower. Foam shaving cream, rub it until clear. Done
Problem is fogging of glasses is an indication of a poor seal. This video is handy because it shows us how to obtain a better seal. But thanks for the info; I'm going to try it on my bathroom mirrors next time I shower!
I fixed mine by doing some sneaky mods to my mask. From a far it looks like a normal mask but inside I breathe fresh air like a boss and no more fogging. 😎
Thank you doctor, an easy to understand explanation.
Dr. Yang, thank you so much for the informational and instructional video. You did a remarkable job and I hope you will be making more videos...
Very helpful video. Can you provide a link or description for the micropore tape?
I use shave foam on both sides of glasses, cleans well and never fogs..
Thank you sir...... Love you
some good advice, thanks doc, you can also use glass cleaner on your glasses and they won't fog as much, saliva works too if you don't have glass cleaner although it's not very hygienic spitting on your glasses XD
Thank you, this really seemed to help!
This is yet another thing we have to learn