Well, that sounds like a Neanderthals way of thinking. According to Joe. LOL. Mask have their place. If you feel that you need to wear one 24/7 more power to you. I think fresh air is better for my lungs; that is when I'm not smoking a good cigar.Sounds like all the hospital surgeons and their surgical staff can stop wearing masks during an operation. OSA has determined that masks are useless.