So I always wear the mask linked below when washing. With that said, I still end most days feeling the effects of chlorine exposure (chest tightness, etc.).
I switch out the cartridges pretty regularly, too. Not sure if I need to get a new mask or what, but I switched to this mask from that other 3M half mask that most guys recommend (with the purple cartridges) because I was dealing with the same thing when I wore that mask.
Does anyone else deal with this as well i.e. you wear a mask but at the end of the day still end up dealing some effects of chlorine mist exposure?
I don’t know how ya’ll wear that stuff on your face all day. I’d have to quit doing this for a living. I know I might pay for it in the long run, maybe. But I’m willing to take the risk. It’s gotta be sooooo hot an uncomfortable
Mostly chest tightness in my case. But I’ve read on here people sometimes mention “their lungs hurt”, shortness of breath, chest discomfort when taking deep breaths.
I get that way when I wear a respirator. Like I’m fighting to breath. I’ve done some painting and welding in a respirator and I feel like my lungs just ran a 5k. Is something wrong with your respirator? Short, shallow breaths all day in respirator that builds up moisture in it… isn’t that basically pneumonia?
Didn’t use a mask yesterday my throat was sore.
I usually use
Stock photo. Google resp o rator you can mod them to accept any filter via you tube. These work well if you can’t get a seal from a beard. I don’t use the nose piece just breath through the mouth.
These are the cartridges you need. Not sure if this is what you’re using. I talked to 3M rep, they said this is the only one they sell that protects from chlorine. I wear half face mask. Don’t ever have issues after wearing.
So in order to wear a respirator more than 12 hours in a 40 hour shift you need to get a fitness test by a doctor. It could very well be the restriction of flow of the respirator causing you discomfort.
We use a respirator for roof Washing. I still have what I call a bleach hangover headache the next day. Probably just dehydration from being on a roof in the sun but I’m blaming the bleach!!!
You should see a doctor. I have been wearing a mask off and on for years but some days I don’t because the area is so open and I can get out of the over-spray, and I have never had my lungs hurt. I’ve had dry skin, bleached hair (surfer dude), and burning eyes, but never chest tightness or lungs hurting.
Thats good info, thanks. And no, never a smoker - in really good health/shape. I think I’m chalking it up to erratic breathing/air restriction, like you said, while wearing the respirator (but I still think it’s chlorine exposure). Gonna try to steady my breathing I guess and see if that helps.
Yea I might. It’s not like I’m out of shape or unaccustomed to cardio either (I surf multiple times a week, run, workout, etc.). I’m trying to do process of elimination and it’s either erratic breathing/air restriction like @SchertzServicesLLC said, or somehow SH most effects me more than all you brutes. Either way, a doc visit might not be a bad idea
