Any suggestions for type of mask compatible with COPD?

Posted by mrbill @mrbill, Jun 1, 2020

Just curious. With the Covid19 we are all wearing masks when necessary. I, for one, have a difficult time breathing with the N95 mask we see so often. Does anyone else have that problem? Do you have a preference of a mask that allows you to breath easier than the N95?

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mrbill | @mrbill | Jun 4, 2020

Last January 18 I ended up in hospital unable to breath. After several days they sent me to rehab for few days then home. Home for two or three days then back to intensive care. Had COPD prior to that this time Pneumonia and flu. I swear it was Covis 19. Anyway bounced between hospital and rehab several times for about 3 1/2 months. Sent home with oxygen which I had been using since January. After checking levels at home and finding consistently in 90's (usually 92 or better) I figured give it a shot. Been off oxygen for about three weeks. No, didn't tell the doctor. Will tell him next visit. Actually I am a stubborn old goat. I would not recommend this to anyone without first checking with doctor. And certainly would not want this to be construed as any type of medical advice. Just saying what I did. Maybe I am losing brain cells from all this. I dunno.