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Is it okay to reuse N95 masks for 3 days and store in a plastic cover?
I recently bought a packet of N95 masks. Since they are expensive, I use each mask for 3 days. After each use, I store it in a clean plastic cover. After 3 days, I throw the mask away and use a new one.
Is this method safe? Or should I use the mask only one time and throw it immediately? What is the best and safe way to use N95 masks?
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Ideally N95 marks should not be used for more than 6 hours. But since they are expensive we do tend to use them for extended hours and sometimes even days. N95 masks should be examined for any dirt/ stains and even odour prior to reuse so that you don't develop a respiratory tract infection
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don't overuse N95 masks
and keep them in sunlight after use (if you are planning to reuse them)
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no..it's not correct
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Throw it after use.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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Hyderabad
Pl use only for maximum 10 hours.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
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Kakinada
They’re single use
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