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Lung Rumble- Should I take Prednisone?
Lung Health | Last Active: Nov 27, 2020 | Replies (36)Comment receiving replies
@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?
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@fracturedd,- Good morning. here is the link to what I bought. There are 3 of them in three different sizes. They are washable in mild soap and water. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BQ9B45J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I like these because they are rigid enough to keep the mask of your face but not too rigid either. I place the bracket/cage inside the mask and then put the mask on. I then re-adjust if necessary.
I love Colleen's suggestion about contacting the hospital to see what they suggest about calling the hospital and asking them for help.
Do you think that you can do this?
@colleenyoung I'm sure they will accomodate me, however it is still an obstacle course of a hospital and very busy. I just don't feel comfortable. If my doctor said she wanted me to,, then of course I would. She said- she is ok with holding off as of right now. However I'm going to try those plastic inserts, maybe I will feel more confident in be able to keep my mask on. Fingers crossed 😉
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I don t recommend the use of plastic shields vs face masks; is is stipulated that the face mask offers superiors protection. The infectious particles are forced upwards from the plastic mask; STILL it is a better choice that nothing.
Since it was indicated that wearing masks were a problem for fractured, my intent was to offer the best worst solution rather that another unsuitable one.