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COVID-19 and MAC: What are you doing differently to protect yourself?
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Sep 11, 2020 | Replies (264)Comment receiving replies
@rits I feel like I could have written what you just wrote! I don’t know what’s worse - the anxiety if I don’t wear one or not being able to breathe if I do. This is all very interesting. I really thought I was the only person who couldn’t breathe with a mask! My son had brought us some excellent N95 masks. The one time I wore one I almost had a panic attack because I couldn’t breathe! I have a cloth one with a filter that is better. I don’t have any suggestions for you, but at least we aren’t alone. irene5
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I cannot breathe in the N95 masks either. My lungs aren't strong enough to pull the oxygen through the mask. I just stay home.
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Rits. The last time I ventured out to the market in mid March, I wore an n95 mask and almost passed out. I had to leave the store leaning over the shopping cart. I also have afib and found my heart beating unusually fast either due to labored breathing or anxiety or both. I have not been to the market since. I have been using a grocery delivery service.
I ask myself the question of whether I will return to work when my state opens up for business. I feel that even by June it will be too uncertain. And I am most especially concerned about the fall and flu season and the 2nd wave of the virus.
My pulmonologist has recommended that I not be out in public.
I fervently hope that we all stay well and are able to avoid this virus and that there will be a vaccine available soon. Much love to all of you.