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Ultimate N95 Mask - Masks to Fight Viruses and Pollutants
by Nirvana Being
on Sep 29 2022
Masks are not something introduced to mankind just yesterday. We all have grown up seeing surgeons wearing masks while performing their duties. However, the need for using these facial covers among laymen has become more pronounced than ever; thanks to Covid! It is important for people to have the best face mask option to prepare their anti-pollution kit. Thankfully, there are N95 anti-pollution masks available that provide good face mask options to manage situations like Covid. These masks are effective, sturdy, reusable, and stylish, a few features that make these facial coverings a must-have.
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N95 Masks Offer Complete Protection
You need the best N95 mask for Covid and other similar challenges. Even if not for Covid, the face mask is important for fighting dust, polluted air, and particulate matter suspended in the air. The N95 anti-pollution mask provides complete protection in various ways. Letās find out how N95 masks are the ultimate weapon for fighting viruses and pollutants.
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It is designed while using Nanotechnology. This technology is designed to impart facial masks with 95% filtration efficiency. Such efficiency level is attributed to the use of triple-layer fabric and super fine mesh fabric put together in three payers.Ā
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Three-layer composition: Another reason for complete protection is the three-layer composition. The fabric used for making the best N95 mask for Covid is added in three layers. It helps in two ways. The user finds it effective in getting protection against Covid; also, it offers better quality air.
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Breathability and comfort: N95 Covid face masks are supposed to be worn most times especially when you are outdoors or traveling. Hence, in such conditions, you canāt compromise on comfort. Breathability is the biggest comfort provider in a mask, and the N95 mask provides this amply. The best N95 mask for Covid, like the ones available at Nirvana Being are tested for comfort at Nelson Labs where these are found to have the least resistance to inhalation and exhalation.
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Apart from breathability, comfort to the skin is important too. Since the mask is made with natural materials, skin-friendliness becomes easier to achieve. Another comfort quotient comes from adjustable ear loops. The users can adjust the loops at their convenience. And, that makes these face masks a suitable add-on to attire.
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Helps adopt masks responsibly: The use of Covid face masks increased exponentially. Disposing of these must have created a huge load on waste fills. Hence, it is important to have options that are reusable. Nirvana Being masks are washable and completely reusable. Thus, you will make an eco-friendly choice and will support your pocket as well.
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Different designs: Wearing masks need not be boring. N95 masks for protection from Covid are available in different styles. Thus, you donāt have to compromise on looks with designer masks available in N95 quality.
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Fighting Covid-like infections needs you to tighten up your preparations. As a responsible user, employ the masks with the N95 labels and give yourself a complete package of protection, comfort, style, and eco-friendly choice.
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Monkeypox ā All You Need to Know
by Nirvana Being
on Aug 03 2022
The monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpox. Monkeypox is generally not fatal and typically resolves on its own without treatment.
While India is already fatigued with grappling with 2 major public health emergencies ā Air Pollution and Covid-19 ā a few days ago, the WHO has declared Monkeypox as a public health emergency of international concern.
Ā It begs the question, What is Monkeypox and what are the doās and donāts to steer clear of this new emerging threat.
The monkeypox virus isĀ part of the same family of viruses as variola virus, the virus that causes smallpoxĀ (a virus that has been eradicated globally). Both monkeypox and smallpox fall into the category of āorthopoxviruses.ā Monkeypox is generally not fatal and typically resolves on its own without treatment.
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Symptoms of Monkeypox can include:
Fever, Headache, Muscle aches and backache, Swollen lymph nodes, Chills, Exhaustion, Respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough), A rash that may be located on or near the genitals (penis, testicles, labia, and vagina) or anus (butthole) but could also be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.
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Monkeypox Spreadsin a few ways.
Monkeypox can spread to anyone through close, personal, often skin-to-skin contact, including:
Direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox.
Touching objects, fabrics (clothing, bedding, or towels), and surfaces that have been used by someone with monkeypox.
Contact with respiratory secretions.
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So, How Does One Protect Themselves?
By avoiding physical contact with people, objects, and materials to avoid transfer through contact and by wearing a N95 mask once indoor or in a crowded public place to prevent transmission through respiratory droplets.
Ā It is quite clear that weāve upset nature's balance or equilibrium of sorts.Ā It is imperative that we exercise utmost caution in public or crowded spaces when it comes to physical proximity, hand hygiene and respiratory protection for viruses, bacteria and other pollutants(PM2.5), through the use of a N95 mask.
Ā Nirvana Being is the leading provider of high efficacy N95 masks with nanofiber filters to create a credible barrier down to 0.1 microns or 100 nanometers, tested by Nelsons Lab(USA).
Ā Be safe everyone!
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A N95 FFP2 Mask is Your #1 Strategy to Beat Omicron/COVID-19
by Nirvana Being
on Jan 13 2022
Itās always been right in front of your face, and yet, like everything else, weāve failed to follow the science.Ā You guessed it right, itās the infamous mask.Ā Not any mask though, but a well fitted N95 FFP2 certified mask. Even if you are buying one, what is the FFP2 particle size it filters?
Cause you can only beat science with science.Ā So, lets discuss the science for a change. Have you ever wondered how many microns is the omicron virus/COVID-19 virus?Ā The average COVID/omicron particle size is 0.12 microns.Ā So, essentially we need a mask that creates a barrier for COVID/omicron micron size 0.12. Keep in mind that while the virus may mutate and weāll see variants, the actual particle size will not change.
Here is a Breakdown of What anĀ N95 MaskĀ is:
N:Ā This is a Respirator Rating Letter Class. It stands for āNon-Oilā meaning that if no oil-based particulates are present, then you can use the mask in the work environment.
95:Ā Masks ending in a 95, have a 95 percent efficiency.
0.1Ā Microns:Ā While traditional N95 masks only filter down to 0.3 microns with a >95% efficacy, due to COVID-19, a new class of masks has recently emerged using nanofiber media that has >95% filtration efficacy down to omicron particle size up to 0.1 microns.
FFP2: FFP stands for āfiltering face pieceā. It is a European standard for mask efficiency - FFP2 masks filter > 94% of all aerosols, including airborne viruses such as covid-19. When a mask is labelled as FFP 1, FFP2, and FFP3, micron size that it can filter differs. So with a FFP3, micron size it can filter would be the smallest, followed by FFP2 particle size being bigger and the biggest particle size for FFP1.
Ā A study published in December by the Max Planck Institute, a German research organisation, found well-fitting FFP2 masks reduced the risk of infection with COVID-19 to 0.1%.
In a recent updated guideline from the CDC, they have upped the standards for masks on filtration efficacy, comfort and fit.Ā We canāt emphasize the fit enough and the need for masks in different sizes for adults and kids.Ā Nanofiber filters also solve the problem or comfort as they come with the lowest inhalation and exhalation resistance.
Nirvana Being has been at the forefront on mask science and introduced reusable/washable Airific & Nirvana N95 FFP2 community masks with nanofiber filters back in April, 2020.Ā In a Country with the worst air pollution and communicable disease record on the planet, we felt strongly about delivering the highest filtration efficacy, to drive safety and well-being, for the larger community. Our masks are tested and certified in India, Europe and USA.
So know we know how many microns is the omicron virus, we must select mask according to the FFP3 and FFP2 particle size filtration capacity. Remember, no one is safe until everybody is safe. Letās please #followthescience.