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Originally Posted by iah12
(Post 11678200)
Wheelchair pusher at IAH was wearing his on top of his head!
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Originally Posted by cova
(Post 11678192)
The other day - I got a package with 2 masks from CVS.
CVS brand, say N-95 Grade Face Masks (advance protection), 95% efficient against airborne viruses*. Filters out dust, bacteria, and pollen. Extremely durable yet soft shell offers comfort and protection, latex free. CVS Brand - 2 masks were $5.49. The * says - from the Center for Disease Control website: http://www.cdc.gov The side panel says "N-95 respirators have 2 advantages over simple cloth or surgical masks: they are 95% efficient at filtering particles and have an extremely durable yet soft shell that offers comfort and protection. So I guess these are not the normal cheap dust masks. They had to get them from the back. There is always that 5% off. But when I fly in another 10 days I will take them. What do you think? The masks are wrapped in sealed plastic. They say MEDLINE, NON24506, NIOSH N95. CDC approved TBC (among other contagions) masks are limited in use to a matter of minutes in the operating room due to condensation issues providing a means of transfer of contaminants from one side to the other. Masks that circumvent these problems have several drawbacks, most prominate the force it takes to actually breathe with one on; Nevermind the issues of proper usage and disposal. Just read SuperG1955 post above. Wash your hands. Don't pick your nose. Don't put your fingers in your mouth or eyes/nasal cavaties. Bring hand sanitizer and wipes. Clean your arm rest, seat buttons and video screen as well as seat belt and tray table. Disinfect your hands before eating. Relax, sit back and enjoy the flight! |
Originally Posted by texas gold
(Post 11678590)
most prominate the force it takes to actually breathe with one on;
"A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen." Airplane could be slightly less? |
In other words, you look silly and they're worthless. :D
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Originally Posted by cova
(Post 11678623)
The package says inside:
"A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen." Airplane could be slightly less? I can only tell you from my experience during the bird flu epidemic in Asia. Many people were wearing N95 when they flied. It’s uncomfortable at the beginning when I put the mask on, but after a while, I got used to it. SuperG9155 definitely knows more about this subject. I didn't know I should be careful when I disposed the mask. It does make sense because the potential virus might stick outside the mask. |
The Japanese often wear nose and mouth masks when ill, allegedly to prevent the spread of their illness. Their effectiveness can be called into doubt but it is a tradition that was picked up during an epidemic many years ago and it is considered rude to be openly coughing and sneezing. When you see people at IAH wearing them as a preventative measure, they are just panicking. Gas masks might work but the paper things are not going to stop much.
Originally Posted by CALlegacy
(Post 11664744)
In Japan recently we saw many people on streets, etc., wearing varieties of face masks. The two most offered explanations were people with allergies protecting themselves from pollen and people trying to filter "polluted" air. Pollen is relatively easy to filter and masks probably are significantly effective for that. I doubt the typical facemask offers any protection against "pollution" except gross dust. Another explanation we heard is that people with colds wish to be courteous about protecting others and also that people wished to cover up runny noses and other unpleasant accompaniments of colds. Note that nose blowing in public in Japan is a very definite no-no.
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How do you eat with the mask?
So those of you that are wearing masks, how do you eat/drink? Do you simply not while in the air.... or do you take your chances and take the mask off temporarily while you eat/drink?
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Originally Posted by cova
(Post 11678623)
The package says inside:
"A - Not for use in atmospheres containing less than 19.5% oxygen." Airplane could be slightly less? |
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