Masks are a big category: There are cloth masks, surgical masks, N95 respirators that block 95 percent of small particles. People use them both as source control—that is, ...

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While N95s and similar masks offer the best protection, ... Whenever people have been exposed to a respiratory illness or are showing symptoms of one, ...

In the omicron era, you need your face mask to work harder to keep you from getting or spreading COVID-19. Here’s a guide to choosing the best type, plus tips on how to get maximum protection ...

As haze permeates, should you reach for that COVID-era standby? Even the best respirator has its limits when it comes to ...

Pope Francis stabilized enough Tuesday after two respiratory crises to resume using a nasal tube for oxygen, rather than a ventilation mask, as he continued to fight pneumonia, the Vatican said.

The use of respiratory masks can make it more difficult to breathe and can make it uncomfortable to use them for longer periods of time. An N95 mask blocks against 95% of fine particles, ...

Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ. The effect was moderate—a 3.2% ...