Comments on: What’s the Difference Between N95 and KN95 Masks? (KN95 vs. N95)

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 01:18:41 +0000

In reply to Song - Smart Air. Thank you

By: Song - Smart Air

Song - Smart Air — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:05:09 +0000

In reply to Jason. Hi Jason. Song here from Smart Air. The attached article cited some offcial and authoritative sources but its purpose seems to be advertising for a mask brand (see the conclusion part).

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 02:41:22 +0000

Hey I also read a similar article from there:https://www.zxmedppe.com/whats-the-difference-between-n95-and-kn95-masks/ Is this article authoritative?

By: alex k chen

alex k chen — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:49:12 +0000

In reply to Paddy Robertson. Were Miuphro masks tested?

By: Planet Halo Health

Planet Halo Health — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:03:22 +0000

It is important to note that both N95 and KN95 masks should be worn properly in order to be effective. The mask should fit snugly against the face, and there should be no gaps around the edges. The mask should also be replaced every 8 hours or sooner if it becomes dirty or wet.

By: Planet Halo Health

Planet Halo Health — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 18:28:32 +0000

The main difference is that N95 masks are certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the United States, while KN95 masks are certified by the Chinese government. Both certifications require the masks to meet similar standards for filtration efficiency, but there may be slight differences in the testing methods and requirements.

By: R Conkling

R Conkling — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:23:34 +0000

In reply to Kim. Sorry to correct you but, the N-95 is a US Standard but is made in the US and China. The KN-95 is a China Standard.

By: Jerry, Licensed health care provider

Jerry, Licensed health care provider — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 22:07:09 +0000

In reply to Eugene Tooms. Thank you Eugene, I just want to add: Dr. Richard Urso, MD, has reportedly reviewed the medical respirator literature, and concluded N95s (KN95s) are not sufficient to protect against viruses with lipid envelopes (oil encapsulations) which includes the covid-19 virus and mutations. N designates "no" protection against oil-particulates. So the best protection comes from a P95, P99, or P100s, as P designates specified protection against oil particulates.

By: Eugene Tooms

Eugene Tooms — Wed, 25 May 2022 13:53:33 +0000

In reply to Paddy Robertson.

I want to point out that the CDC acknowledges that N95s with exhale valves provide source control on par with surgical or cloth masks. Per the CDC “As source control, findings from NIOSH research suggest that, even without covering the valve, N95 respirators with exhalation valves provide the same or better source control than surgical masks, procedure masks, cloth masks, or fabric coverings.” source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirator-use-faq.html This is based upon experimental testing and has been known since 2020, but the CDC has just now updated their guidance to acknowledge this.

By: Jan Peterson

Jan Peterson — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:22:46 +0000

I love that your testing facility looks like it is set up in your college dorm room. Kudos, though, as you appear to be careful about it.