A doctor from Dublin, Ireland, has proved that wearing a face mask does not lower oxygen levels by wearing 6 face masks at the same time.

Dr. Maitiu O Tuathail, a doctor from Dublin, filmed himself putting 6 masks on his face while recording his blood oxygen saturation levels.

Getting asked

“Does wearing a face mask lower your oxygen levels” repeatedly by patients today!

Based on what they are reading on social media

*Face coverings / masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels!*

I managed to get six face masks on + it had no effect on my oxygen levels! pic.twitter.com/qNKYa8pejx

— Maitiu O Tuathail (@DrZeroCraic) July 14, 2020

In the video, he could be seen putting on mask after mask.

He then showed the oxygen level meter, which showed a healthy 98 to 99 percent of oxygen.

Dr. O Tuathail shared the video on Twitter and debunked the misconception that face masks affect oxygen levels.

He said that he was frequently asked by his patients about this after frequently seeing false information on several social media platforms.

Alongside the video, he said:

Getting asked, ‘Does wearing a face mask lower your oxygen levels’ repeatedly by patients today! Based on what they are reading on social media *Face coverings / masks don’t reduce your oxygen levels!* I managed to get six face masks on + it had no effect on my oxygen levels!

Here are some comments people left on the video that Dr. O Tuathail shared on social media:

Messed up your ears tho' .!!😉

But seriously, well done for debunking.
I have asthma and have been fine with it.
I actually found that the first 10 mins are the hardest, (purely a mental issue) and after that you (i) forget about it, relax and breathe normally.

— ⚘Phil; Sarcastic Night Owl. (@A_Guy_on_Here) July 14, 2020

I’m a dentist, wear a mask all day every day in work. This issue was never a concern for anyone before 😂😂

— Dr. Kate Horgan (@camden_clinic) July 15, 2020

So that's a great reason to make the whole world wear surgical masks. I am so glad you cleared that up for me! pic.twitter.com/qU9v6EHOeR

— US ARMY OIF VETERAN (@ARMY_OIF_VET) July 15, 2020

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