Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 I am glad to help as I have received so much help and support from everyone. The technical support person from 3M said that the white masks like they wore in China for SARS which were from 3M would work. Something that I forgot to mention in my earlier email to Nona is that the 3M number for masks for Europeans is P-2 for those of you who might need that information. Take care and better health to all, Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 1, 2003 Report Share Posted December 1, 2003 Useful information Norma, thank you. has the N95~given to him in the hospital recently, to replace his own that he wore on admission for surgery. We're in Canada so it's nice to know that it is a 'universal' number. nor236@... wrote: Nona, I called the 1-800 number for 3M listed on the box that I have (the surgical masks). Technical support said that the one that I have N95 (1860) Health Care Particulate Respirator and Surgical Mask protects both the patient and the caregiver. Since we cannot transmit bronchiectasis to others, as far as I know, then we can go to Lowe's or perhaps Home Depot and get a less expensive mask. It should say N-95 and that should protect against viruses as well as bacteria. He did mention this number R-8511 also. He said that the main thing to be concerned about the flu is not to be in contact with the fluid from anyone who sneezes, coughs or perhaps touches something after they sneeze and then you touch it. That is why we need to be washing our hands frequently, using a hand sanitizer and keeping our hands away from our face. This is the number where I got this information if you would like to talk with technical support from 3M call 1- or in Canada 1-. He also said that it is important to get a good fit. This information is on the box that I have. The one that I have is a size regular which should probably fit most people's faces unless they have a very large or small face. I hope this information helps. Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 9, 2004 Report Share Posted July 9, 2004 From: and Bob Date: 07/10/04 09:55:51 To: bronchiectasis Subject: Re: Masks I`ve just been reading `s e-mail about wearing masks and it reminded me of the Australian Lung Foundation newsletter I got last month where they said to protect yourself from cold air you should wear a scarf or a cold air mask over your mouth and nose to warm the air that is entering your lungs. I was wondering, do any of the Australian`s in this group wear a mask when you go out? -- Re: Maggie My heart doctor told me this when I was complaining about the polluted air here in Ca. "Before you go out walking in the mornings look outside. If the leaves on the trees are not moving stay home until a little breeze comes up. Stagnent morning air is full of pollutants and not good for someone with your health problems." I still wear a mask sometimes when I walk the dog, especially when the pollen count is high or there is a lot of construction work going on nearby. on Ca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Graham, Correction to email that I just sent--I meant that my problem wearing the mask (not the vest) is the congestion in my sinuses. It is time for me to irrigate my sinuses and that helps. It would be more helpful if I could take a decongestant but my cardiologist said that I should not take a decongestant due to my irregular, fast heartbeat. I have not had breakfast yet either so perhaps my brain is lacking food. Norma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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