Hello! Sorry for the late mega last week. How are my disabled comrades doing?
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i’ve used the half mask respirator with p100 filters before (3M 6000 in your link) but unfortunately for me i get a bit claustrophobic in them. i normally use aura masks but i recognize that they do break down and they’re expensive.
although my partner actually finds those respirators more comfortable so they still might be worth trying out. they can be found on amazon or ppe suppliers, also hardware stores like home depot.
some have a cooling exhale valve which stops them from getting too moist on the inside, unlike standard n95s, so very comfortable in that sense. they also just look cool.
you have to speak very loudly and clearly in them though, they block a lot of sound.