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This literature review looks at the evidence for face mask use by the general public, and concludes that the evidence for widespread use is strong with very little evidence of negative side-effects. Comment: Highly recommended reading. This lays out convincing arguments for the use of face masks for the purpose of decreasing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Other diseases exist, however, such as COPD and asthma which may be negatively affected by masks. When will the recommendation for universal masking ever end? J Eval Clin Pract . 2020 May 26;e13415.    (retrieved Jun, 2020). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.