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Why Are 2 Valve Anti-Pollution Masks Better?

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Our research shows that mask with 2 exhalation valves are far easier to wear for a prolonged period. This is due to enhanced air flow which lessens the chance of moisture accumulation thereby eliminating the feeling of suffocation even during strenuous exercise, jogging or walking, etc.

Anti-Pollution Masks- Effective Enough?

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Delhi is blocked with hazardously high levels of smoke and particulate matter and the problem is nowhere seeming to get improved. There are frequent cases of headaches, congestion, lung infections, eye-itching and even road accidents. People are trying every option to survive each day. You look around and people are blindly purchasing and wearing masks without trying to know if it is doing any good to them! This is a perfect situation for counterfeiters! What better than an extreme situation wherein people are ready to pay any price to survive.  According to specialists, not every mask available in the market is equally effective. Wearing just cotton masks or surgical masks don’t fully cover against the face and could be hazardous because it leads to a wrong sense of safety. For people looking for the right anti-pollution masks to fight the pollution and the smog, here are some quick tips to get the right mask: • Fitting on your face – The most vital el...

Morning Walks Becomes Deadly- Delhi’s Air Quality Becomes Severe

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The Air Quality in Delhi has now moved to severe from poor, soon after Diwali. The regulating authority ‘Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA)’ on Monday said it might impose a complete ban on the use of non-CNG private vehicles in Delhi NCR, be it private or commercial to keep a check on the air quality. 

Delhi Smog: What To Look For In An Anti-Pollution Mask?

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It’s that time of the year when Delhi becomes a gas chamber. It’s a scary and dangerous time for all, especially the elderly, children, pregnant women and people with compromised lung function. This is when an anti pollution mask comes handy. It not only lets you breathe easy but also filters out the toxic pollutants present in the air. An anti pollution mask is a necessity for Delhities who have been falling prey to this ever rising menace of pollution. But not all masks are equipped to protect you completely. A well informed decision should be taken before purchasing the mask. Here are few important points to be considered before buying an anti pollution mask: 1:  Always look for the rating of the mask. N95, N99, N100, P95 and P100 are the ratings available. The ratings quantify how much pollutant each of them can filter. An N95 mask filters 95 per cent of PM2.5 while N99 and N100 are capable of filtering 99 per cent and 99.7 per cent pa...