Wondering how long can you wear an N95 before it’s time to toss it?
A COVID-19 lab executive gives us the ideal mask-wearing timeline.
Nowadays, my routine is a bit more complicated.
Phone, keys, wallet, mask is my new daily slogan.
While traditionally thought of as a single-use mask, this isnt quite the case.
And in 2022, patients have limited access to N95 masks as the prices climb, says Dr. Shah.
infectious disease expert
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Obvious damage such as tearing in the mask is a sign to replace immediately.
However, you should also keep a careful eye out for fraying straps.
Jyotsna Shah, PhD, President of COVID-19 lab IGeneX, Inc
Another thing of note?
Dr. Shah says youcannotextend the life of your N95 by throwing it in the washing machine.
I do not recommend using your N95 mask if youve run it through the washing machine.
Unfortunately, washing cycles can degrade the integrity of such a mask and render it useless, she says.
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