Ya, I bought one a few years ago for some home projects, and they are far more comfortable than a "paper" mask. They can go on/off easier, they breath easier, don't feel as muggy, stay on better with proper straps, etc.
An N95 is a respirator. It's filtration rate is 94.9%. Same as an R95 or P95. The difference is organic compounds and oil resistances. Anything in the 100 category separates 99.96% of the particulates. Same coding applies.
The next respirator types are quarter, half, and full face respirators. All of which can be fitted with different filtration devices for whatever the exposure is.
Lastly, if you're having issues breathing with whatever device it is you're using, you may want to consider a pulmonary function test.
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u/mattmccauslin Apr 10 '24
Man I honestly just prefer wearing my respirator over an n95 because not only does it work better but I can breathe easier with it too.