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Originally Posted by joots
For those that do not know. You have to be fit tested for those N95 masks otherwise it won't be effective.
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"Fit Testing" is not what you think, and it would be more helpful for some to refrain from posting information that can be wrong, if they're not entirely sure what it is they're talking about!
Fit Testing is a term used by OSHA to describe the process whereas a person who intends to wear a restricted breathing device, is examined and determined to be medically "FIT" to do so. It has absolutely nothing to do with the mask or device "FITTING" a person's face, or as you insinuate, to be effective!
An N95 mask can be considered "Respirator" which could restrict breathing in some environments, such as in a Construction activity where the mask in a short duration of time can become clogged and thereby restrict breathing. In the medical environment for the purposes we are all talking about, the N95 won't likely break down to that point within the time it is being used. But persons who have certain health issues may not be able to wear even an N95 because the extra labor their lungs require to breathe while wearing one can possible cause and adverse event.
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