K95 masks are designed to meet Chinese regulations, which strongly emphasise fit and require a fit test to ensure a secure seal. In contrast, N95 masks follow US standards, which do not mandate a ...
Share on Pinterest N95 face masks offer the best protection from lung damage from wildfire smoke but KN95 masks are also effective. JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images As wildfires decimate ...
As wildfires rage throughout Los Angeles County, the air quality is unhealthy – even if the Air Quality Index listed on smartphone weather reports indicates otherwise. That’s because the weather […] ...
The masks, readily available at hardware stores and pharmacies, can filter out fine particles found in smoke that can irritate eyes, nose, throat and lungs, according to public health officials.