Essential Oils Can Mitigate Adverse Effects of Prolonged Masking in the Hospital Setting

Holist Nurs Pract. 2022 Nov-Dec;36(6):344-348. doi: 10.1097/HNP.0000000000000550.

Abstract

Adverse symptoms of prolonged masking were reported by personnel. A drop of essential oil was added to the mask to mitigate these effects and significantly lessened symptoms. Symptoms declined by almost half, including anxiety, nausea, and indigestion. This simple intervention can mitigate adverse effects of prolonged masking in the hospital setting.

MeSH terms

  • Anxiety
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions*
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Nausea
  • Oils, Volatile* / adverse effects

Substances

  • Oils, Volatile