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Originally Posted by deadin
Yes, N95's will protect the user and are miserable things to wear.
N95's with an exhaust valve are a little better for the user, but don't protect those in the vicinity and don't make inhaling much easier.
Also, I thought that N95's were somewhat restricted for First Responders and hospital staff,etc.
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I wear N95-rated Outdoor Research masks. Last night, I attended an event where I wore the mask for four hours.
(1) They are readily available and have no legal restriction.
(2) As someone who has worn assorted gas masks and firefighting SCBAs, the N95 Mask is a very minor respiratory impediment.
(3) Wearing an N95 avoids the moral choice of comfort vs. social responsibility