r/Masks4All

i really want to start wearing a mask when i go on public transport, but im really scared people would think it’s weird

i know this sounds kinda dumb, but i want to prioritize my health but i feel like people give weird looks if you’re wearing a mask

also, how many times should you reuse an average FFP2 mask before throwing it out ?

Please I need some advice from anyone is using or did use a chin strap. I can't use full mask and for now I am using resmed p10 and I am very happy with it but I can't keep my mouth closed all night long. I bought biron Philips Respironics Premium Chinstrap. But this mask isn't what is supposed to do. So please I would appreciate some guidance.

I haven’t really been out much, but i got invited by some of my coworkers to a pool party and was just wondering if i could wear it in the pool, like would it still work

I’ve been trialing medium and large sized laianzhi trifolds and the medium is a fraction too small and hurts my nose, but the large sort of folds in the middle and brushes against my mouth a lot.

Could that be an issue? If it is I’ll just go for the medium and deal with the pain

I'm looking for an N95 mask that will fit a small face, preferably something I can get from Amazon or Walmart. I'd also prefer to keep it at $1 or less per mask, if possible.

I recently tried the 3M Aura Particulate Respirator 9205+, but the chin area is much too loose. I do have a particularly small face and even have to wear child-size sunglasses because adult-sized ones will fall off of me if when walking too quickly.

I would really appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!

I'm considering a parcil safety pd-101 to use with either 3M P100 filters, or the parcil A2P3 filters. the only thing that is giving me pause is that they really bury all the actual information on what the filter performance is, the FAQ doesn't really talk at all about it, and it just feels like they are dancing around the issue with non-answers. does anyone have any insight? is this company legit, or should i just get something from 3M or Honeywell?

I'm tired of wiping down my desk every few days 😅

The room isn't huge, but it gets dusty way faster than the rest of the apartment.

Thinking about getting an air purifier before buying another one of those random cheap ones.

What actually worked for you? And anything that turned out to be a waste of money?

Best place to buy p100 masks?

Hi!

I want to apologize ahead of time, because I read the Wiki and keyword searched and I am still having an issue figuring it out, so I apologize if my answer is there.

I have a lot of ear jewelery, so in an ideal world I would wear the masks with the straps that go behind your head. But they tend to cause migraines, so I have decided on wanting ear loops instead I guess because it feels like the best of two bad options for me and ones that I will reliably wear the most. In addition to this, I have fragrance sensitives, so wearing masks is also really helpful for being in Ubers and Lyfts. The important thing to me is that I wear them, and if that means they get caught in my jewelry, it does unfortunately. :(

I am hoping to find recommendations on the best (cost effective hopefully) ear loop masks available on Amazon or somewhere with quick and zero cost shipping. I know that looking for something with ear loops that doesn't cause issues for ears is going to be hard, so like I said, just hoping for the best possible options.

Thank you so much for any suggestions!

EDIT: To clarify, I was hoping to hear from people who are either in this situation or who have been in this situation with jewelery or who were thinking about ear loops with that in mind. Sorry for any confusion!

So I have a bicycle, I use it a lot. I wanted something to not inhale all that exhaust gas from cars ahead of me, and in general to not suffer the air quality related health issues of big cities in general. At the same time, I want to be able to breathe enough to maintain good stamina.

1. Is it like a trade-off where you must choose between a powerful filter that suffocates you, or a mask that lets plenty of oxygen but is weak to block the nocive stuff?

2. Are masks as powerful to prevent things in than to prevent things out? So will the inner of the mask and my skin be unhygienic after enough exhalations?

3. I heard some I could try are n95, n95k, kf-94; What are relevant differences or do have other recommendations? I really don't mind about budget, I just want to feel safe.

4. What are the physical places I can buy these things exactly? Painting shops, chemical companies or what?

5. Really any advice or assessment is welcomed.

I have 29 expired pediatric nebulizer masks (expiration dates 2022–2023) that I’d hate to throw away. They could be useful for teaching, art projects, crafts, or other non-medical purposes.

They are expired and not for medical use. I can send pictures if interested. Thank you!

Hey all! My basement flooded a few weeks ago, where I was keeping a box of 3m auras. The box was kind of submerged when we discovered the flood, and I put all the auras in a couple of bags away from it and they dried. Since the individual masks were sealed in plastic, I assumed they probably hadn't gotten wet and I've continued to use them, but I just picked a sealed one up and saw that there was red and black around the edges, where I think the staples must have rusted or something after contact with water. Are the auras unsafe to use if they did get in contact? I really don't want to waste hundreds of masks. Thanks!

I’m planning a trip to Yellowstone later this year and want to bring some N95s with me.

My skin gets irritated pretty easily, especially around my nose and cheeks when I wear a mask for several hours. I’ve been looking at NIOSH-approved N95s made in the USA, but there are so many different styles that I’m not sure what would be comfortable.

Does anyone here with sensitive skin have a particular N95 they like? I’d prefer something made in the USA and would especially like to hear from anyone who has worn one for several hours at a time.

Thanks!

New to having a CPAP, hitting the two week mark today.

I have a ResMed AirSense 11, and the AirTouch F20 full face mask. I get air leaks when I turn over that then lead to me removing the mask in the night, despite having things cinched down pretty tight.

I was using a size Medium F20 mask, and just tried a Small. Using the sizer I’m on the cusp between these two sizes. The small is just a smidge too short (the bottom of the mask is right on my lower lip), and it seems like the Medium is just a smidge too tall (i get leaks on the side of the nose).

My question is: is there a mask that fits right in between these two size-wise? I don’t want nasal pillows. I’m US-based.

so silly me I thought that their “going out of business” sale was genuine this time. Nope! they have restocked everything lmao

I've been using Alpha Solway X3 masks, which are small and tight fitting with bands across the back of the head.

My box expired a couple months ago but still had a tight seal and I was mostly using them for cleaning, to avoid breathing in dust and mould. I'm housebound due to illness and don't see many people so it's not usually an issue. I just ran out and have a couple home visits soon so went to buy more only to find they don't seem to be made anymore. The only stock I can find is very expired.

These are literally the only masks I've ever found that fit my small face. I tried other options that were suggested for small faces in the past but all left large gaps under my chin or by my eyes. This was a while ago though and most of those no longer seem available now either.

Does anybody in the UK know of a suitable replacement? I'm female, if that makes a difference. Thanks!

What do you think?

What about CA-N95 by PPE Supply Canada?

Kelowna's toxic air requires a high level of protection for daily wear without drawing too much attention.