India, Oct. 18 -- Come winter, pollution levels in India rise. During this time, it is recommended to avoid going outdoors, use air purifiers indoors, and refrain from exercising outdoors. Some experts also suggest wearing face masks when stepping outside to safeguard oneself from pollutants in the air.

In an Instagram post shared on October 5, Dr Sonia Goel, a pulmonologist with over 5 years of experience, shed light on whether face masks really protect you from pollution. Here's the real answer:

According to the pulmonologist, we all wear masks in the hope of staying safe from pollution. However, when it comes to their effectiveness, how good are they, really? To break it down simply and with facts, the pulmonologist pointed out that ...