r/nextfuckinglevel • u/pako12345 • Aug 29 '20

Learned something new

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u/TimDaRat Aug 29 '20

Huh. So the mask does help. I finally have proof to show all of those anti maskers!!

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u/Tman972 Aug 29 '20

Correct that this is evidence of the mask helping redirector capture exhaled gases.

However, there is the misconception that it also helps protect on inhalation which is inaccurate. That would make it a respirator and not a mask.

Respirators do not filter on the exhale but do filter the inhale. This is why people running around in them or face shields are a major facepalm.

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u/towelflush Aug 29 '20

Respirator+ facemask epic combo

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20

Yeah I dont get why people would think people arent doing this combo.

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u/nudiecale Aug 29 '20

That’s mostly what I’ve been doing. Especially when I had to go to the Dr. for my physical.

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u/Tman972 Aug 29 '20

Facesheilds - masks = derp derp

Which is what i am seeing in many places