Differences Between Disposable Medical Masks and Surgical Masks
Disease description:
Recently, COVID-19 cases have surged; wearing a mask when going outdoors is essential. With such a wide variety of masks available on the market, many people wonder: What is the difference between medical masks and surgical masks?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Weimin
The difference between disposable medical masks and surgical masks lies in their protective levels. Surgical masks have stricter requirements for water resistance and are primarily used by healthcare professionals during surgical procedures to prevent blood or bodily fluids from penetrating the mask. Additionally, surgical masks offer superior filtration compared to disposable medical masks: surgical masks can filter approximately 30% of particles, whereas disposable medical masks provide virtually no filtration efficacy.
