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Need words of wisdom while still wearing a mask in public
MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 30, 2023 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
Some people are just anti mask. And many of those are anti vaccine as well. It is unfortunate you got that reaction but I would just ignore it or if you have to explain yourself just say I have a chronic lung issue.
One thing I wonder about: I find it harder to breath with a mask. When we go into our local large grocery store I carry it but only put it on if I get near other people. We are able to easily shop without being near anyone the whole time. But I wonder if that is risky or not. We do self check out and even there people are more than 6 feet away.
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Irene - The guide I use to decide when to mask is air volume & movement.
Think of this from a science perspective. The size of most grocery stores, with their high ceilings and wide aisles, as well as the need for air movement to carry away the heat from the refrigeration and freezer units, means the air exchange is usually very good. That means any particles in the air are very diluted and quickly whisked off into the ventilation systems. Thus, low density of problem particulates. For me, that means no mask.
On the other hand, the neighborhood dollar store is often built in a strip mall, with low ceilings and narrow aisles, and whatever ventilation the builder installed. And people must always pass/stand close to one another. That means any particles linger longer and closer to where we breathe. So, if I walk in and there are more than a few people, I mask.
Does that make sense to you?
Sue