Huge gap between covid infections and known cases prove much less deadly

In Ohio, if you had to have two negative tests in a row in order to return to work and there were half a dozen tests administered to you, you were counted as a half a dozen individuals so I think that the trend is correct and confirms what was said way back when opinions were written in California and New York but I am taking all of the numbers with a grain of salt. Meanwhile I want a face mask that says "I can't breathe", which might be a good brand name.

 

Try wearing one when you have asthma

 

it robs me of breath and I get to a point I can’t breathe... today I almost went into an attack.

 

General medical masks do not reduce blood oxygen levels except perhaps in people that are compromised to begin with.
I understand that some people feel they are restrictive, they take some getting used to.
I don’t know when the reporter interviewed the neurosurgeon but recently there have been a lot of studies (meta analysis) showing the effectiveness of masks in reducing the incidence of disease in the general population.
I wear a tight-fitting N95 mask under a face shield every day, it took me some time to getting used to. I’ve checked my O2 saturation before and during and it remains unchanged.

General practice:
1. Increase your distance from the source.
2. Put a barrier between you and the source (masks, gloves, eye protection, etc.)
3. Decrease the time spent around infective areas (quarantine)
4. Sanitation: Wash hands and keep hands away from your face, nose and mouth.
Following good practices won’t prevent you from being infected but will reduce the odds of it.

Rob

 

I’m not using a N 95 mask so ... all I know is I started using it and began choking today and almost passed out. What I was using is a general purpose disposable face mask, blue color. It says on the package that it is easy breathability. My wife didn’t appear distressed but then again she isn’t asthmatic.

 

Do they even know you exist?

 

Tell ya what we should do... invent a cheap disposable mask for people with respiratory issues. We could clean up... now and in the future.

 

Can you hunt with a rifle in those counties ... ya can In Sullivan.

 

Again, wearing masks for the general public isn’t to protect the wearers of the mask, it protects others from the one wearing it. Coughing, sneezing, heavy breathing, singing, all produce small droplet particles. A mask reduces the potential contagions.

Triggers for asthma differ from person to person.
If wearing a medical mask is particularly difficult you need to look for alternatives.
Many of the local stores in my area will not let you enter them without a face covering but are not picky as to what type you use.
I’ve seen bandana type coverings used, while not as good as some it’s better than nothing.

Recognize that as a severe asthmatic you are more susceptible to the ravages of Covid-19 and should limit your chances of exposure to the virus.

Rob