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MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Apr 5 8:30pm | Replies (37)
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@sueinmn Sue, can you please tell us what kind of mask you wear? N-95 or regular blue mask? I haven't had a need to fly yet since I was diagnosed but I may in the future.

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bronchiectasaurus | @bronchiectasaurus | Apr 4 10:21am

@linda1334
I am obviously not Sue, but I use 2 kinds of masks depending on the situation: inexpensive KN-95s I stash in every bag and pocket I own, just in case I find myself indoors with others: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QGV3C8N

...and the fancier more expensive IQ Air KN95/FFP2 I use when I know I'm going somewhere high risk, such as my swing dance classes. They're less portable but higher quality: https://www.iqair.com/us/products/air-purifiers/kn95-ffp2-face-mask

I keep baskets of each near my front door so I don't forget them.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Apr 4 2:14pm

@linda1334 I use 3M N95 masks, specifically the Aura 9205+, which I buy in quantity for under $1.00 apiece through the official 3M store on Amazon. These are NIOSH certified, comfortable (for a non-vented mask) and affordable. When available, we buy a huge box of 440 individually packaged masks - about a 2 year supply for my husband, friends and me.

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