Any good face masks for us?

[teresa297]

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of any good face masks for COPD sufferers, as I have bought a few online but find when I put them on they restrict my breathing.

[COPD8]

I read that face masks are exempt for COPD and those

with asthma and breathing difficulties.

[teresa297 in reply to COPD8]

I heard that but it doesn’t make me feel good as we’re more likely to catch the virus and we are the ones most at risk

[COPD8 in reply to teresa297]

As usual mixed messages from govt advice.

[Bkin]

Which masks have you found unhelpful teresa?

Have you tried the Elle masks?

[teresa297 in reply to Bkin]

I must admit I’ve not spent a lot of money on them but I will look at Elle

[peege]

I have the Elle ones, very pleased with them, 5 in a pack and washable. I believe they've improved since my purchase several weeks ago.

There was a pattern and instructions in yesterday's Sunday Times' Style magazine I might have a go at. P

[teresa297 in reply to peege]

I’ll give them a try thanks

[Bkin in reply to peege]

R u breathing ok through these peege?

[teresa297 in reply to Bkin]

I feel like a heavy breather every time I go out and that’s without a mask

[Bkin in reply to teresa297]

you will need something you can breathe through, you could try with one of your old t shirts info here if you want to give it a go: gov.uk/government/publicati...

[peege in reply to Bkin]

Yes, just a bit tricky when it gets hot. I wear in local small Co-op, Sains, pharmacy (so 20 minutes tops) & very occasionally the post office along with disposable gloves. I'm not shielding, and sometimes needs must.

[Bkin in reply to peege]

thanks peege, that's helpful information.

[whistler]

what about a face shield? they cover eyes nose and mouth and dont restrict breathing at all. I think if using oxygen with the nasal canula the shield would still work. Plus if you have coughing spasm its easy to slide a tissue in the hand from under the bottom of shield so it is still covering the face. Love mine, and so easy to clean as well, I use proper microfibre cloth, and only downside is you must be careful where you keep it to avoid scratching.

[Makingmebetter in reply to whistler]

I received my face mask yesterday from FlatShield, think as very light will be easy to wear when I eventually venture out.

I thought reasonably priced compared to some and made in the UK too.

Good luck!!