linky123
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Can anyone recommend a good mask for MCS? I am planning to travel soon, probably by air and need something to get me there in one piece.
I am afraid of getting stuck somewhere and not being able to breathe.
I've heard of charcoal and carbon. Don't know which would be better.
Thanks for any advice.
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sammy
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Maybe an N95 respirator(mask) would work for you? It is supposed to filter at least 95% of airborne particles. They come in different sizes to better fit your face. They will make your face feel hot and steamy if you wear them for a long time. You could order one online and test it out before you travel.
This is the best chemically sensitive physician in the country. Go to their site and then go to their products. They have masks there and if you have any questions then just call them and they are very helpful.
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I brought it on the plane for that trip and I've used it a couple times when I've had to be in chemical-feeling cars. It has been really helpful to have along.
My MCS isn't very severe, although I'm certainly affected by things. So, I didn't wear it for the whole time on the plane -- just when the plane took off and landed (because the fumes coming in through the vents were pretty overpowering).
I tend to wear it when I smell something that I can tell will affect me. Then I put it on and the scent and any effect is basically gone for me.
The downside (and probably the main reason I don't wear it more often) is that I find I can't get as much air when I wear it. It feels alittle like breathing through a sheet.
It's helpful when I need it, and does its job well, but when it's already hard for me to get air, it's not the best. It does what it is meant to do for me though.
Good luck!
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sammy
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lpkayak
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just the carpenter ones work for me...and i found some better ones for "flu" during the scare
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