N95 Masks: Benefits and Uses
N95 masks are personal protective equipment designed to filter out airborne particles and provide respiratory protection. They are highly effective in reducing exposure to harmful pollutants and infectious agents.
Category
Protective equipment
Where to get
Available for purchase at pharmacies, hardware stores, and online retailers
Applicable for
Prepared by Lee Cheng, reviewed by Dr. Helena Rodriguez
N95 Masks References
If you want to know more about N95 Masks, consider exploring links below:
What Is N95 Masks
- https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/ffp2-and-n95-masks-what-to-know-and-how-to-spot-fakes-as9kg0M0RXQL
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N95_respirator
- https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/news/2020/03/n95-masks-explained
- https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/personal-protective-equipment-infection-control/n95-respirators-surgical-masks-face-masks-and-barrier-face-coverings
- https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52613399
- https://www.standard.co.uk/news/world/n95-face-masks-coronavirus-protection-covid19-a4372361.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/publicppe/use.html
- https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/a38768501/best-n95-masks/
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/in-depth/coronavirus-mask/art-20485449
- https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/01/15/1073273768/n95-mask-respirator-cdc
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