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The filtration efficiency of surgical masks for expiratory aerosol and droplets generated by vocal exercises

Alicja Szczepanskaa School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7829-6978View further author information
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Joshua Harrisona School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0102-7059View further author information
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Brian Saccente-Kennedyb Department of Speech and Language Therapy (ENT), Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2419-3922View further author information
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Justice Archera School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0374-0373View further author information
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Natalie A. Watsonc Department of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, London, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0839-3094View further author information
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Christopher M. Ortond Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom;e Department of Respiratory Medicine, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom;f National Heart and Lung Institute, Guy Scadding Building, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9167-5462View further author information
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William J. Browneg School of Education, University of Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-6659-6885View further author information
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Ruth Epsteinb Department of Speech and Language Therapy (ENT), Royal National Ear, Nose and Throat and Eastman Dental Hospitals, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, United KingdomView further author information
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James D. Calderh Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom;i Fortius Clinic, London, United KingdomView further author information
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Pallav L. Shahd Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom;e Department of Respiratory Medicine, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, United Kingdom;f National Heart and Lung Institute, Guy Scadding Building, Imperial College London, London, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9052-4638View further author information
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Declan Costelloj Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough, United KingdomORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6063-3211View further author information
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Bryan R. Bzdeka School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomCorrespondence[email protected]
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Jonathan P. Reida School of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Bristol, United KingdomCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 39-53 | Received 24 May 2023, Accepted 20 Sep 2023, Published online: 03 Nov 2023

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