Is sneezing and coughing on clothes better than using a tissue?

Sneezing and coughing directly onto your clothes rather than using a tissue is not a recommended practice. Here's why it is not better and can be unhygienic:

- Spreading germs: When you sneeze or cough onto your clothes, the respiratory droplets containing the infectious particles land on the fabric. These droplets can remain active on your clothes for a period of time, making it possible for the germs to spread to others who come into contact with your clothing.

- Self-contamination: By coughing or sneezing onto your clothes, you risk contaminating yourself as well. If you touch your contaminated clothing and then touch your face, you may transfer the germs to your eyes, nose, or mouth, increasing the chance of infection for yourself.

- Touching surfaces: When you sneeze or cough onto your clothes, the droplets may spread to other surfaces in your environment, such as doorknobs, furniture, and countertops. This can inadvertently contaminate those surfaces and increase the risk of spreading the infection to others.

- Lack of filtration: Tissues are designed with filtration properties that help trap and contain the respiratory droplets when you sneeze or cough. This filtration mechanism is absent when using clothing, which allows more droplets to escape into the air and potentially infect others.

- Hygiene concerns: Wearing clothes that have been contaminated with respiratory droplets can be uncomfortable and unhygienic. Moreover, it can be difficult to thoroughly wash and disinfect your clothes after each sneeze or cough, increasing the risk of further spreading the germs.

Therefore, it is strongly advised to use a tissue when sneezing or coughing to effectively contain the infectious droplets and prevent the spread of germs. Tissues can be discarded safely and hygienically, reducing the risk of self-contamination and transmission to others.