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Cold Weather Masks

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I can't breathe when the temperature drops below a certain level but I doubt whether any doctor would prescribe cold weather masks on the NHS when a scarf can be used.

Has anyone here ever had one prescribed?

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no but like u say a scarf works wonders, as does the buff which many of us use in cold weather.

whats the ""buff"" ?

yes a scarf works well enough for me :) it is also rather more discreet :)

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or the really cold days the polar buff is the dogs danglies.

sportingtriangle.co.uk/acat...

I have just Googled Polar buffs & they look great! There is a lovley pink one on Amazon that I'm going to get! I have a snood but it doesn't quite do the job so I will give the polar buff a go!

S.Mama

I have a merino wool buff which my husband bought me for xmas last year, it is fantastic. I dont go out without it in the winter.

I have a polar buff and one of the normal ones too, they're easier to wear over your face than a scarf. I must admit I've had some funny looks from security guards walking in and out of shops, i must look really shifty when I'm wearing it, lol!

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