Smoke gets in your lungs!

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,521 Member
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    @kiyak and @HylesGallii posted reservations about the use of N95 masks for exercise. I think it depends on your goal.

    N95 are about as good as it gets for dust of any kind in terms of filtration for a disposable mask. KN95 is almost as good (that's actually what I used). Better masks (in terms of filtration, not comfort) are made from rubber with canister filters-- I would never use one of those! More comfortable masks are sold for running/cycling, but sometimes these don't actually have any rating at all. Certainly, having an exhale valve improves the function when you only need to protect the wearer.

    If you have to go outside and the particulate load is high, an N95 is your best choice. A KN95 would be a good second choice. A running/cycling mask of any kind would be better than nothing. And, a regular surgical mask wouldn't offer much protection at all. An exhale valve is nice, but it means you can't also use the mask for COVID protection indoors.

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