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No worries ! Lol
I recently visited a Bronchiectasis Center of Excellence ( 2 hour drive from my local pulmonologist . It had been years since I discussed masking , so I asked the pulmonologist if she recommended a specific mask . Her answer stated any mask would be fine . Like yourself , I was surprised by that answer . I didn’t press it since I had several questions left. In fairness , maybe she meant any kind of N95, but that specific was never mentioned . This is why I’m wanting to know what other’s docs are saying about masking .
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@cholash I have been using the N95 mask since being diagnosed in 2023.
So far all has been fine, no other illness other than the Bronchiectasis and Intercellular Infections which has stayed at a low load, so far. No antibiotics so far...and trying to avoid them.
Thought I would share this.
I mask nearly if not always when out of the house and around other people, especially inside, not necessarily outside with people..it .just depends. I always keep my distance however.
I also keep hand sanitizer in my car, two small water bottles of water and paper towels. When I am out of the house and in public opening doors etc. etc. I always sanitize and rinse my hands once I get into the car. In my mind I feel it has helped me....
I so hope nothing else enters my lungs and system that compromises me more.
Hope in the big picture you find the new pulmonologist a help.
Barbara