You do not breathe in or out nitrogen. Try oxygen and carbon dioxide. Get your facts straight

I would suggest you have yourself checked out medically if your having the symptoms you describe When you put on a mask.

Nice diversion tactics about masks. Stick to the topic please.

Ignorance over commonsense.

Thanks so much for a great article. The quotes above are from questionable sources. I just wish that my wearing a mask helped me and I wouldn’t have to care what others do. Keep plugging along

Without a mandatory requirement with enforcement.....we have what we are currently experiencing.
It does not matter what is written or said. There will always be those who do not comply.

No different than speed limits and stop signs.....those are for the "other" guy.

You forgot "the sky is falling" part … just trying to be helpful :icon_wink:

Fred

I just went to Quest to get blood work, there's a sign on the door that you must wear a mask. I signed in and while waiting a real cocky guy strutted over, and asked about signing in. Someone said and then I said, "But you need a mask" He said, "I don't have one, what are you going to do about it?" I thought to myself, think you're a jerk..... I went in and when the girl was drawing my blood I told her about the encounter...... she said, : "We won't see him without a mask." I left and he was still waiting, I sure hope they wouldn't see him.

I do not have a medical background so I defer to those who do.
 

Every time I need a blood test or have a doctor's appointment I am required to wear a mask. (Well except for the "Virtual appointment" for my GP.) If I should show up without one it will be provided to me before I can enter the building. You can quote whatever article you desire but the fact remains that if you want any medical procedure done you will need to wear a mask.

According to the deniers on here, a mask is not instrumental in limiting the spread of the virus. Therefore, the deniers are also saying that you should not cough into your shirt sleeve/elbow or wash your hands frequently.
Come on, a mask will limit the germs, even if it does not prevent the spread. A mask is better than NO MASK and you all know it. Of course it won't stop ALL the virus "microbes." But, it does help. So does wearing eye protection and gloves. If you do not agree, that is up to you. Deny, deny, deny and go about your business playing Russian Roulette. Personally, I am not concerned for myself but I wear protective gear to "help" prevent my spouse from getting the deadly virus. Perhaps some of you deniers do not have anyone that you love enough to care about their welfare. Hope you deniers attend lots of demonstrations too, to test out your assertion that living without precaution is just as effective as those that do their best to protect each other with what is available.

Masks
 

Hate to let science get in way but air is .383 nanometers. The corona virus is 5 to 20 nanometers, The size of the air molecule is what lets you breathe while wearing a mask but prevents N95 masks from the transmission of most of the virus molecules.

It cannot capture all of it because it not a tight fit on your face.

I have many friends who are nurses and doctors. They were panicking over the lack of available masks. To those who don't want to wear masks do you think they know something you don't?

Ohhhh
 

Ummmm
 

What an excellent idea. I'm all for it, believe me. IMHO we would all stay IN and NEVER go out again! lol

The protesters have rights we don't have

I haven’t been in a store yet where It was so crowded I couldn’t stay 6 feet from others. When someone who is passing me is closer than 6 feet I simply look in another direction as not to breath on them. I really don’t think it would matter if I was facing them though since I’m only breathing normally. If a mask is required I wear one. If I were in a crowded place I would wear one but mostly for the mental health of others. The panic over this virus is ridiculous.