vikesfan89 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Wearing a mask in the sun in Florida. How much does the chance of heat stroke increase? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: Wearing a mask in the sun in Florida. How much does the chance of heat stroke increase? Zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 33 minutes ago, Deadpulse said: Zero I doubt that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 21 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said: I doubt that If you are just wearing a mask in the sun there is no issue. The concern would only arise if you were performing a lot of strenuous activity like working outdoors, and even then masks would barely increase it. Heat stroke is caused when the body has trouble regulating heat. Masks would only effect that if you were wearing something heavy duty that trapped hot breath and limited your faces ability to sweat off some heat. But again, its a small AF increase and almost negligible. If you are wearing a cloth mask, your risk is the same. If you are doing outside work or have health conditions that make you susceptible to heat stroke you should be taking precautions regardless, mask or no mask. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: I doubt that Why do you doubt that? Why do you think wearing a mask would increase the risk of heat stroke? Edited March 25, 2021 by squire12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikesfan89 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 59 minutes ago, squire12 said: Why do you doubt that? Why do you think wearing a mask would increase the risk of heat stroke? Just by the difference of having the mask on vs off. Maybe it's not fitted right but it's a big relief to take it off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mission27 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 COVID deaths reported in Israel today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieMonstah Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 11 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: Just by the difference of having the mask on vs off. Maybe it's not fitted right but it's a big relief to take it off Yeah I mean... It's going to be hot with the mask on but thats not going to increase your chance of a heat stroke lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenos Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 17 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: I doubt that I highly doubt you believe any of the questions you’re asking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 18 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: Wearing a mask in the sun in Florida. How much does the chance of heat stroke increase? You're more likely to be attacked by an alligator while getting stuck by lightning with a winning lottery ticket in your back pocket. I live in Houston, arguably one of the hottest, humid cities in the United States (if not the world). Temperatures range anywhere between 95-115 starting in April/May, and doesn't end until Halloween (give or take). Heat related deaths are a thing, but heat related deaths due to a mask? Zero. None. Literally nobody. Heck, pre-pandemic you'd have masked cyclists riding 180 miles from Houston to Austin for the MS-150 (you had to wear a mask, you'd choke on dust and debris if you didn't). Not a single mask related heat death among the 5,000+ riders. So, sleep better knowing you're safe. Hope this is a load off your mind. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieMonstah Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 3 minutes ago, ET80 said: You're more likely to be attacked by an alligator while getting stuck by lightning with a winning lottery ticket in your back pocket. I live in Houston, arguably one of the hottest, humid cities in the United States (if not the world). Temperatures range anywhere between 95-115 starting in April/May, and doesn't end until Halloween (give or take). Heat related deaths are a thing, but heat related deaths due to a mask? Zero. None. Literally nobody. Heck, pre-pandemic you'd have masked cyclists riding 180 miles from Houston to Austin for the MS-150 (you had to wear a mask, you'd choke on dust and debris if you didn't). Not a single mask related heat death among the 5,000+ riders. So, sleep better knowing you're safe. Hope this is a load off your mind. I see guys jogging in 100 degree heat with those stupid altitude training masks, so yes...It is safe to say you aren't at risk of a freaking heat stroke because of a thin layer of cloth over your mouth and nose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ET80 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 13 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: Just by the difference of having the mask on vs off. Maybe it's not fitted right but it's a big relief to take it off Uncomfortable doesn't mean dangerous. Getting an MRI is uncomfortable... but it's not going to kill you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramssuperbowl99 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 17 hours ago, vikesfan89 said: Just by the difference of having the mask on vs off. Maybe it's not fitted right but it's a big relief to take it off I'm gonna use this line of logic to see if I can convince my girlfriend that bras cause heat stroke. Wish me luck boys. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 40 minutes ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: I'm gonna use this line of logic to see if I can convince my girlfriend that bras cause heat stroke. Wish me luck boys. bra-less is in vogue so I hear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire12 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, ramssuperbowl99 said: I'm gonna use this line of logic to see if I can convince my girlfriend that bras cause heat stroke. Wish me luck boys. If that works, might as well try to convince her that condoms cause heat stroke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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