AllergyZone N95 Filter Mask Customer Q & A |
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Q1: Will the N95 protect lungs from inhaling cleaning solvants, paint and lacquer fumes?
A: Niosh rated N95 masks will trap at least 95% of particles 0.3 microns and larger. While this will trap some ultra fine particles, it is not effective against oil based particulate, nor will it remove fumes. A P100 rated masks is your best bet for any oil based particulate, but a mask with at least some activated carbon will trap neutralize odors most of your fumes and odors.
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Q2: I'm 38 and have had asthma since I was a child. I also have allergies to most weeds, grasses, pollens, etc. I'm thinking about camping, but I know that even when I sleep indoors with a window slightly open, my allergies flair up. If I sleep with this mask on, is it likely to prevent an allergy flair up while camping in a tent in the woods?
A: It could. In reality, it's going to depend on several factors like how sensitive you are to your known allergens, whether or not your mask stays on your face, etc. But, if the mask helps during regular use and you can keep it on while sleeping, it will certainly help while you sleep. A mask might make your face warm, but if it prevents you from waking up with allergy symptoms, it might be worth it. As a final note, if you want a little better filtration, you might try the 3M 8233. It seals very well around your face and is soft, so it's a little more forgiving if you toss and turn. Plus, it's an N100 mask, so it has true HEPA filtration.
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