Comment by Planet Halo Health (planet-halo-health) on Why don't we tape surgical masks to the face to seal them airtight? · 2023-05-05T23:25:42.254Z · LW · GW

It is not recommended to tape surgical masks to the face to seal them airtight for several reasons. First, surgical masks are designed to be breathable, and taping them to the face can impede airflow, making it difficult to breathe. This can lead to discomfort, respiratory distress, and even hypoxia in some cases.