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We do. Masks exactly like the ones you’re describing are widely sold in hardware stores. They’re properly known as elastomeric respirators. They’re clunky, hid
by goodside 5y ago
We do. Masks exactly like the ones you’re describing are widely sold in hardware stores. They’re properly known as elastomeric respirators. They’re clunky, hideous, and they greatly impair communication far more than a disposable N95 or KN95. Nobody wants them for daily use.
Also, because they’re almost invariably sold for use in construction and carpentry, not medical settings, they use exhale vents. Some people think this is a big problem, and dismiss these respirators as a class because of it. Respirators without exhale valves, as well as ones with voice diaphragms for speech, are also available for medical use, but these are unusual and AFAIK didn’t exist before Covid.
- drjasonharrison 5y agoHowever they are great for not fogging glasses.
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