Please note that according to the FDA website linked above, N95 respirators are not designed for children or people with facial hair. Proper fit cannot be achieved on children and people with facial hair, resulting in a chance that the N95 respirator may not provide full protection. People who have chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make it difficult to breathe should check with their doctor before using an N95 respirator. The N95 respirator can require more effort to breathe. Some models have exhalation valves that can make breathing out easier and help reduce heat build-up.

ALL FDA-cleared N95 respirators are labeled as “single use”, disposable devices. If using a respirator andit becomes damaged or soiled, or if you encounter difficulty breathing, you should remove and discard of the respirator and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your N95 respirator, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Be sure to wash your hands after handling the used respirator.