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Hvac worker.been wearing a mask to protect against the possibility of asbestos in walls.but it restricts my breathing which seems bad too.suggestions?
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PAPER: Try a powered air purifying respirator. No increased work of breathing and better protection than dust mask.
Answered 4/20/2015
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