Mask on a aircraft

[Littleowl5]

I have managed bronchiectasis quite well since being diagnosed about 7 years ago. This winter has been difficult because so much dampness in the air.

I am going on a long haul flight soon and considering wearing a mask. Could anyone recommend a mask so to protect me as much as possible from the circulated air you get on a aircraft please?

Kind Regards

Louise

[Swizzy]

Yes I wear one on flights. At the theatre, cinema, anywhere there are other people and their germs at close proximity.

[DizzyLiz57]

I use these (when necessary) as I find I can breath better with them:3M Aura 9332+ Disposable... amazon.co.uk/dp/B008GQ31TM?...

[girl_DJ_b]

I always wear one on flights too, the more heavy duty the better! I also wear a mask whenever I go out too, I seem to catch everything going xx

[Caspiana]

Don't forget to wipe down the armrests and folding table with disinfectant wipes and keep your hands sanitised. Have a lovely trip. 🙋

[Littleowl5 in reply to Caspiana]

Will definitely use wipes and gel. Thank you

[Mopsey1897 in reply to Caspiana]

I wipe down everything when I go on a plane including touch screen tv!

[Izb1]

I use Nasal Guard cold and flu block along with a mask, I got mine from Amazon. You only need a little bit of gel to wipe round each nostril. Enjoy your holiday x

[Ergendl in reply to Izb1]

Yes, that really did make a difference to me and a friend of mine in the theatre once with a man with a bad cold sitting behind us. I offered the Nasal Guard to both my friends but only one used it with me. We didn't catch the cold - but the friend who didn't use it did.

[Izb1 in reply to Ergendl]

I'm really not surprised at that. I have a very low immunity and travel around on public transport so have to be really careful I have been using this for a few years and haven't had a cold since starting it. I have had a couple of infections but nothing like a cold so have been thankful x

[Littleowl5 in reply to Izb1]

Thank you all so much for the great advice.

Just ordered masks and gel so fingers crossed for keeping me healthy for my holiday.

[Izb1 in reply to Izb1]

I would use it everyday whilst you are away, it will keep you protected. I use a little each time I go out and have a nasal wash for when i return . I have rheumatoid arthritis along with bronch so have to be very careful as my immune system in very low. Sounds like you are all set now and ready for the holiday x

[LissacFrance]

Plenty of good advice for you, I `ll simply add don`t forget your medication. Enjoy your holiday, Chris.

[PurpleEllie]

For full protection you need one listed as FFP3 equivalent. That is what is used by the NHS. The blue ones we all had during the pandemic are thin and once moist with breath offer next to no protection. The design of the FFP3 masks allow them to sit away from your nose and mouth. This makes for easier breathing as well as the ability to stay drier for longer. I use them often as I have bronchiectasis, asthma and MBL which reduces my immunity. Enjoy your trip.

[Littleowl5 in reply to PurpleEllie]

Thank you so much

[Mopsey1897]

I have N95 masks which seem to work very well

[SunshinePlease]

I was also wondering the same thing - whether to wear a mask - and then came across this rather reassuring article that says the air in a plane is HEPA filtered and refreshed regularly... The article deals with Covid but says that the risk of infection by any germs is low.

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