NIOSH-approved N95 respirators are the most protective type of face mask, according to the CDC. Doctors explain how to shop for them.

Before you restock your mask supply, you’ll want to know the differences among the three most common types of respirators. Keep reading for more on where to buy real KN95, N95 and KF94 masks ...

Before you restock your mask supply, you’ll want to know the differences among the three most common types of respirators.Keep reading for more on where to buy real KN95, N95 and KF94 masks, how ...

A KN95 face mask is a type of disposable respirator. (Most people use “mask” and “respirator” interchangeably, but when the CDC and medical professionals say “respirator,” they ...

Masks work against not only COVID-19 but also the flu, RSV, and other respiratory viruses. We should still be using them ...

Gas masks. These are full-face respirators that have a filter cartridge that fits inside a canister. Straps secure the facepiece to form a seal around the wearer’s head and face.

Some found that the masks or respirators had a small effect on someone’s odds of getting sick, but not always enough to be considered statistically significant.

Lab studies show that surgical masks and respirators are good at limiting the spread of aerosols and droplets from people who are sick with the flu, coronaviruses and other respiratory viruses.