Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, N95 masks have turned into a regular necessity. These masks are specifically designed to eliminate 95% of airborne particles, which include viruses and bacteria.

The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities ...

The Federal Trade Commission said yesterday it is sending over $1 million in refunds to 6,764 consumers who purchased Razer Zephyr masks that were deceptively marketed as providing N95 protection ...

"These businesses falsely claimed, in the midst of a global pandemic, that their face mask was the equivalent of an N95 certified respirator," Samuel Levine, director of the FTC's Bureau of ...

Share on Pinterest N95 face masks offer the best protection from lung damage from wildfire smoke but KN95 masks are also effective. JOSH EDELSON/AFP via Getty Images As wildfires decimate ...

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A Harvard medical expert believes that all Americans should wear N95 masks to help mitigate the further spread of the novel coronavirus. There is “no reason any essential worker—and really, ...

As we saw with COVID-19, the masks most effective in protecting against smoke inhalation are N95 respirator masks and KN95 masks. However, Lang emphasizes that even a fabric mask or bandana is ...

Just when you thought you could put those face masks away, the recent wildfires in California have ignited new concerns about air quality and respiratory health. One way to protect yourself ...