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April 9, 2021

The Dangers of Masks

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Paul E. Alexander– April 9, 2021Reading Time:7minutes

This is a public health warning to the US population and elsewhere, as it appears that our public health agencies and television medical experts seem unable to address key health messages that could have a dramatic effect in reducing risk of severe sequelae inhigher-risk populations such as the minority and African-American population to thescourge of SARS-CoV-2. This is now clear. They have squandered many an opportunityto inform the public on simple yet very effective messaging that could reduce morbidityand save lives. Not just for Covid-19, but our focus here is on Covid-19.

For example, obesity has emerged as a potent human target for the SARS-CoV-2 in moststudies, in addition to being elderly, frail and having comorbid conditions. It wouldbehoove our agencies to address these risks in a large-scale education program for thepopulace and especially by calling for a reduction in body weight and particularly for theminority sub-groups (African-Americans). In a similar light, studies have shown thatvitamin D supplementation for African-Americans has been associated with a loweredrisk of severe disease and mortality from the SARS-CoV-2. Early ambulatory outpatient treatment with successful combination and sequencedantiviral agents, corticosteroids, and anti-clotting therapeutics should be used widely tohelp the people at risk. The African-American community is aware that, “Covid (is) akiller for the obese: like pouring gasoline on top of a fire.” Unfortunately, more than ayear into the pandemic, the manifest issue of public health education and sound policydecisions remain aloof, given the erratic and confusing responses from the health andgoverning officials. We are calling for an aggressive focus on our minority populations(and all of our population), as they are usually overlooked and disregarded by publichealth leaders and agencies. We plead for effective and needed public health messaging. With that clarion call, we pivot and refer here to another looming concern and this is thepotential danger of the chlorine, polyester, and microplastic components of the facemasks (surgical principally but any of the mass-produced masks) that have become partof our daily lives due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We hope those with persuasive power inthe government will listen to this plea. We hope that the necessary decisions will bemade to reduce the risk to our populations. Emergent reports, albeit nascent and anecdotal but nevertheless vitally important (andwill be clarified and defined in time) regarding the manufacture of masks, where, “manyof them (face masks) are made of polyester, so you have a microplastic problem...manyof the face masks would contain polyester with chlorine compounds...if I have the maskin front of my face, then of course I inhale the microplastic directly and these substancesare much more toxic than if you swallow them, as they get directly into the nervoussystem.” There are also reports of toxic mould, fungi, and bacteria that can pose a significantthreat to the immune system by potentially weakening it. Of particular concern to us isthe recent report of breathing in synthetic fibers in the face masks. This is of seriousconcern. “Loose particulate was seen on each type of mask. Also, tight and loose fiberswere seen on each type of mask. If every foreign particle and every fiber in everyfacemask is always secure and not detachable by airflow, then there should be no risk ofinhalation of such particles and fibers. However, if even a small portion of mask fibers isdetachable by inspiratory airflow, or if there is debris in mask manufacture or packagingor handling, then there is the possibility of not only entry of foreign material to theairways, but also entry to deep lung tissue, and potential pathological consequences offoreign bodies in the lungs.”

Reports are that “Graphene is a strong, very thin material that is used in fabrication, butit can be harmful to lungs when inhaled and can cause long-term health problems.” Weargue that there is a risk of potential ‘future’ inflammatory/fibrotic lung diseases becausewe are inhaling these materials in the masks now for over one year with more duration tocome and no end in sight. These substances might also be highly carcinogenic. Not justfor us as adults but we must be very concerned about the risks especially to our childrensince they depend on us as mentors and guides for their decision-making. It is ourchildren that we are very concerned for. These blue surgical masks pervade our lives. “Health Canada has issued a warning aboutblue and gray disposable face masks, which contain an asbestos-like substanceassociated with “early pulmonary toxicity.” The warning is specific to potentially toxicmasks distributed within schools and daycares across Quebec. Health Canada (and fullpraise to them)....“discovered during a preliminary risk assessment that the maskscontain microscopic graphene particles that, when inhaled, could cause severe lungdamage.” Reports are that “for a while now, some daycare educators had expressed suspicionabout the masks, which were causing children to feel as though they were swallowing cathair while wearing them. We now know that instead of cat hair, children were inhalingthe equivalent of asbestos all day long.”.It appears to be a substance known as graphene.What is indeed alarming is that “the SNN200642 masks that were being used all acrossCanada in school classrooms had never been tested for safety or effectiveness.” This isindeed a catastrophic failure by the regulators as these surgical face masks are linked toearly pulmonary toxicity. What is indeed frightening is that all of these blue and similar surgical face masks causeplastic fiber inhalation and the outcomes could be devastating, especially to our children.These plastics will degrade very slowly over time and as such, in the lungs it may remainand just build up to dangerous levels. We do not even know what is an ‘acceptable’ level,for there should be none, zero! There is debate that the immune system can attack suchforeign objects, thus driving prolonged inflammation which may lead to diseases such ascancer. And reused masks which pervade our daily lives, and based on our personalexperiences, do produce more loosened fibers. Dr. Richard Urso showed us just howdangerous these are by putting them under a microscope, revealing the melt-blownpolypropylene plastic. Some masks even contain fiberglass and this is very dangerous aswe know to inhale. We as parents make these decisions, we have to step back andquestion many of these decisions we are making that seem suboptimal. If it does notseem right, then you have to push back and question and demand the science, demandthe data from these seemingly untethered experts. We certainly are not getting the due diligence and protection from public health experts,the relevant health agencies, and policy makers that we need. They are failing us! Covid-19 has crystallized this. The government leaders are quick to tell us that they are relyingon the advice of these experts in their advisory groups who seem incapable of reading the science or are just blinded to it. It is an academic sloppiness and cognitive dissonancethat is terrifying by these experts should they come upon anything that differs from theirbeliefs or views, even when they are clearly wrong! Moreover, the mass media seems incapable of doing the investigative type of journalismto fully inform the populace on what the public needs to know. We close by reiteratingthe warning in the JAMA publication that “Face masks should not be worn by healthyindividuals to protect themselves from acquiring respiratory infection because there isno evidence to suggest that face masks worn by healthy individuals are effective inpreventing people from becoming ill.” We raise this issue of potential harm due tosynthetic fibres, chlorine, and chemicals from Covid masks as a public health warningand call on the public to make its own relevant risk-management decisions, weighing thebenefits versus the harms (downsides) of such a course of action. Especially with thesurgical masks (blue) or similar that quickly get moisture laden with use, fibers tend toget loose and may enter the mouth and nose. Every act has a consequence, and there is always risk. It is therefore imperative to weighthe consequences before embarking on a specific course of action. These are riskmanagement decisions especially for parents and not because a Dr. Fauci type tells youto do something means that it is accurate or necessary. Just consider the nonsense weheard about double masking where he said use them one day only to then retract onanother day. We just saw the bizarre and troubling change by the CDC that social distancing for kidsno longer required 6 feet and now can be 3 feet but not when in the company of teachers.Outrageous is the fact that the 6-feet rule was arbitrary and based on no underpinningscience in the first place. It’s as if the virus floats around and makes these distanceadjustments. What about when one day the CDC Director says vaccinated persons do not carry thevirus to then reverse the next day? Even Dr. Fauci went against the CDC. So who istelling the nation the truth on any given matter? What are we to believe? We are told youshould vaccinate with a vaccine that does not have the requisite safety assessment(another serious matter that is being swept aside), and then you still must wear a maskand socially distance. It makes no sense. It is all nonsensical, illogical, specious, and patently absurd some of what these agenciesand experts spew to us all day long. Many of it is just plain wrong. We urge you to thinkthis through carefully. Any available evidence must be considered when the health of thecitizenry is at stake. Minor risks can turn into major disasters, like cracks in a dam. We caution you on the safety of these face masks especially since the science also hasrevealed the ineffectiveness of mask mandates and the masks themselves, as currentlyused. We are parents and citizens alike, and you and we only seek to inform, share,prognosticate. You must be informed fully for informed decision-making. We alsocannot discount the possible harms on our immune systems and general health fromsuch constant and prolonged use of masks, given that we have never done this before.

We are in uncharted territory and especially so with the possible implications for ourchildren. Their immune systems are still being developed and we are forcing lockdowns,school closures, and masking on a developing child and we have no prior experience onthe subsequent outcomes pertaining to children’s development, health, and well-being. These are matters too important to nonchalantly disregard. The consequencescould be catastrophic and lifelong, especially for our children.

 

Contributing Authors Paul E Alexander MSc PhD, McMaster University and GUIDE Research Methods Group, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada [e-mail] Howard C. Tenenbaum DDS, Dip. Perio., PhD, FRCD(C) Centre for Advanced Dental Research and Care, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada [e-mail] Dr. Parvez Dara, MD, MBA, [e-mail] READ MORE Paul E. Alexander Paul E. Alexander received his bachelor’s degree in epidemiology from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, a master’s degree from Oxford University, and a PhD from McMaster University’s Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. Get notified of new articles from Paul E.Alexander and AIER.SUBSCRIBE Related Articles – Authoritarianism, Crisis, Healthcare