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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb
Can you describe your breathing technique?
Though I guess the KN95 presses closely on the cheeks, and doesn't fog glasses. The upper edge of it encroaches on my lower eye edge, though. Perhaps that's why I haven't worn it much. Oh, plus, I only got it recently and I'm vaccinated now.
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I use this
type of mask not the better KN95 masks. Early on I had trouble finding any masks, and these were the only kind I could find. Since I rarely spend more than 30 minutes around strangers these days, I don't have to wear them more than 30 minutes at a time. Admittedly they are not very comfortable and they don't fit as well as I assume the KN95 masks do. I also have the cloth versions of these.
With these older style masks, I learned to take deeper breaths through my nose then slowly exhale straight out through my mouth. By slowly exhale I mean count "one-onethousand, two-onethousand, three-onethousand" as you exhale. If done correctly you won't hyperventilate. I learned this technique for when I get out of breath due to overexertion. It also works well if you get excited and your heart rate elevates. Rather than panting and breathing hard, it is better to use this technique as you will recover faster and more safely.