Respiratory disease mask recommendations
Surgical masks
The most common surgical masks can block the spread of droplets to some extent. The masks are divided into three layers: an inner layer near the nose and mouth to absorb water, an intermediate layer for filtration, and an outer layer to prevent water droplets from entering the mask. However, the filtration efficiency of medical surgical masks will definitely not be as good as FFP2 and above, which babies who have worn these masks should have experienced. The rectangular design always fails to fit the face perfectly for super-tight protection.
3M8822 Disposable Fine Dust Mask FFP2
The FFP2 mask (94%+ filtration efficiency) is almost equivalent to the N95 mask (95%+ filtration efficiency). Compared with medical surgical masks, this "convex and concave" design of the mask can not only fit more closely to the face, to achieve close protection when wearing, and "hollow" design for breathing space, slowing down the direct contact between moisture and the mask, but also make the mask's The "life" of the mask is slightly longer.
3MAura9332 Disposable Respirator FFP3
For babies with sensitive respiratory tracts, just in case, the commissioner suggests that you buy a FFP3 mask with a filtration efficiency of 99% or more. There are many 3M FFP3 masks on Amazon UK. You can choose the appropriate style according to your usual wearing habits. In addition to effectively blocking water droplets and particles, this 9332 is also designed with a ventilation valve for eyeglass wearers, so you don't have to worry about fog sticking to your lenses!
Lyanty Military N99 Mask
Does this black mask look banal? But man is it actually an N99 mask that blocks over 99% of viruses, bacteria and air pollution (including haze)! The thick 5-layer mask acts as a filter, barrier, and moisture absorber, and the activated carbon sandwich in the center can and needs to be replaced regularly. To be honest, this mask lacks some "healthcare sense" in its appearance. If you don't know it, you might think it's a fashion blogger bending the shape.
Recommended anti-fog masks
3M9322 Flat Folding Anti-Particle Mask
The famous 3M Dust Mask, model 9322, is designed to protect against highly toxic and radioactive particles during operations. It blocks very fine viruses and bacteria and achieves FFP2 filtration efficiency. Individually packaged with a breathing valve that facilitates smooth breathing; the mask's top-panel design also reduces the amount of fog that eyewear wearers breathe in on their lenses.
Respro Urban Masks
Respro is a British company founded in 1993 to better equip urban athletes. It's particularly known for its cycling masks, for example. In addition to sports equipment, Respro has also developed anti-pollution masks. This mask was specifically developed to provide urban cyclists with a wide range of anti-pollution features. It filters the most harmful parts of urban pollution with a dynamic activated carbon cloth. Two technical valves are included to make exhaling easier. In addition, the cartridge is replaceable and is valid for at least one month of daily use in urban environments.
Respro Technical Mask
This model is an enhanced version of the above model and uses a HEPA filter to prevent inhalation of fine particles such as pollen and respirable dust. The filter can be replaced for daily use in urban environments and is valid for at least one month.