“How to choose face masks and how to wear them are important,” Onishi ... non-woven masks, dust masks which met the N95 standard and other types, even the “Abenomasks” made of gauze ...
Single-strap paper dust and surgical masks do not adequately protect from wildfire smoke. The most effective protection remains to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity during smoky conditions.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has advised the public, especially children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with pre-existing heart and lung diseases, to wear nose masks to ...