Awww, @fracturedd- so many people with lung disease have problems with masks. I always felt like I was going to suffocate. Then another mentor mentioned cages for masks. They don't make you feel smothered. Google it on Amazon. Then go get your scan! Let me know if you find them.

@fracturedd, I agree with @merpreb. You don't want to delay follow-up or medical care because of a mask.

Facemasks are recommended over face shields. Facemasks fit snugly against the face and provide better protection to prevent respiratory droplets from leaving your mouth and nose and potentially infecting another person nearby. See more from American Lung Association here: https://www.lung.org/blog/covid-19-masks-and-shields

Mask brackets are cage-like frames you wear under your mask. Their effectiveness hasn't been tested, but proper fit (like with any mask) is important. See more info here: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/do-face-mask-brackets-work-and-are-they-safe/

Have you considered contacting the hospital to find out what accommodations may be possible for you?