Hi,I am Diwashish Biswas (Internal Medicine Specialist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Will Wearing A Surgical Or Virus-blocking Face Mask Help Prevent Colds While I Have CML On Sprycel And Keep Getting Infections?
I have CML and am taking Sprycel. My oncologist said my white blood counts had gone back down and I just have a little anemia. I keep getting EVERYTHING. I wash my hands constantly, try not to go out in public, and use hand sanitizer. Today I have a fever and a swollen neck lymph node that is very painful. I live alone. I was considering buying some disposable face masks but I saw on TV once that they don t really stop germs. Most surgical masks say they have 3 layers. I found one type by Curad that says it stops viruses . Do you think a face mask will help me to not constantly get colds?