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Post by tuva42 on Apr 11, 2020 14:23:38 GMT
I have an old N95 mask that I keep in my tool box. It's at least 3 years old. I wear it every time I use my orbital sander. Has paint smudges on it. So obviously, not one that can be donated. So I wore it to Kroger the other day while I was picking groceries since the CDC is now recommending masks.
HOW DO YOU BREATHE IN ONE OF THESE?? I felt like I was suffocating the whole time. Is it just a mental thing, having something covering your face? Or is there something wrong with mine? It not clogged with sawdust or anything, I have worn it but maybe 3 times before. Also, how do folks wearing glasses deal with the part that goes over your nose? I have progressive lenses and it bumps my glasses up enough that I'm looking through the wrong part of the lens as I walk around.
My sister is making cloth masks, so I'll use one of those when she finishes them.
Bless you, people who have to wear a mask all the time for your jobs.
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Post by jenjie on Apr 11, 2020 14:36:56 GMT
I don’t know about that, but I saw this in regard to foggy glasses when wearing a mask:
“For everyone with glasses: wash them with shaving cream, rinse and let dry. This keeps them from fogging up when your mask is on!”
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Post by cindyupnorth on Apr 11, 2020 14:39:01 GMT
Where did you get the mask from? was it fit to you? It actually sounds like it doesn't fit you. I have no problem with the nose piece and my glasses. I just make sure it's in the right position before I get my gloves on, and don't touch my face again. Also if your glasses fog up your fit is not right either.
You should be able to cup your hands around your mask, and breath in, your mask should suck towards your face, then breath out and your mask should puff out. That means it fits correctly.
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 11, 2020 14:39:12 GMT
I don’t know about that, but I saw this in regard to foggy glasses when wearing a mask: “For everyone with glasses: wash them with shaving cream, rinse and let dry. This keeps them from fogging up when your mask is on!” Wash the glasses in shaving cream or wash the masks in shaving cream? |
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Post by peaname on Apr 11, 2020 14:45:46 GMT
An N95 should be fit tested using aerosolized aspartame. But I would think an improperly fitted N95 would be better than a cloth mask so if you are able to use it, use the N95.
Wash the glasses in shaving cream.
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Post by salem on Apr 11, 2020 14:50:39 GMT
I don’t know about that, but I saw this in regard to foggy glasses when wearing a mask: “For everyone with glasses: wash them with shaving cream, rinse and let dry. This keeps them from fogging up when your mask is on!” Wash the glasses in shaving cream or wash the masks in shaving cream? Wash the glasses and let them air dry. |
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Post by jenjie on Apr 11, 2020 14:51:34 GMT
I don’t know about that, but I saw this in regard to foggy glasses when wearing a mask: “For everyone with glasses: wash them with shaving cream, rinse and let dry. This keeps them from fogging up when your mask is on!” Wash the glasses in shaving cream or wash the masks in shaving cream? I wondered that too - after I posted! peaname says wash the glasses in shaving cream. Pea name what about spots? If you have experience. 😊 |
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Post by nlwilkins on Apr 11, 2020 14:54:25 GMT
Where did you get the mask from? was it fit to you? It actually sounds like it doesn't fit you. I have no problem with the nose piece and my glasses. I just make sure it's in the right position before I get my gloves on, and don't touch my face again. Also if your glasses fog up your fit is not right either. You should be able to cup your hands around your mask, and breath in, your mask should suck towards your face, then breath out and your mask should puff out. That means it fits correctly.
This - if your glasses are fogging up that means the air is coming in and out from the top of your mask - UNFILTERED air
A cloth mask should be moving in and out with your breath - that is how you know it is fitting right.
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Post by maryland on Apr 11, 2020 16:01:06 GMT
I have the same problem! My husband had 2 old N95 masks that he uses in the yard during allergy season and when he does work in the garage. I can't breathe in it and it was making it very hard for me to shop with it on. My lips were so dry too! But I am not used to wearing masks, so it could be that I'm not used to having it on.
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Post by pancakes on Apr 12, 2020 1:04:47 GMT
We have a few new N95 masks from my FIL from construction work — they are super unventilated, hence their purpose. I end up sweating profusely from the nose down inside of my mask, and it’s tough to breathe. You also can’t hear people talking with them on very well.
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 12, 2020 1:59:47 GMT
When I wear one for sandblasting, I have to make sure I fit the nose part around my nose properly or my glasses fog. I DO NOT enjoy wearing it as it does make it hard to breathe. If I HAD to wear it, I absolutely would but given my choice? Hell no!
I made a fabric mask and I can breathe pretty easily in it so I don't know that it's going to give much protection.
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