{"id":41748,"date":"2024-01-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=41748"},"modified":"2024-01-02T17:36:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T00:36:41","slug":"respiratory-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/respiratory-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Respiratory Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Once a week we\u2019ll send out a page from Cool Tools: A Catalog of Possibilities. The tools might be outdated or obsolete, and the links to them may or may not work. We present these vintage recommendations as is because\u00a0the possibilities they inspire are new.\u00a0Sign up here<\/a>\u00a0to get Tools for Possibilities a week early in your inbox.<\/em><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Improved face mask<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Totobobo Mask<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a new design of respirator which has advantages for mass distribution, emergency preparedness, and multi-ethnic populations. I\u2019ve been using\/testing it for 5 or 6 years in the Unorganized Borough in Alaska.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The respirator can be cut with scissors to fit faces properly. Because they are clear, fit is easily ascertained. A clear respirator may mean they are more acceptable culturally (the face is not hidden).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The filters are replaceable. They allow a lot of air to pass through so can be useful in bike riding and outdoor work. They also allow moisture to pass through; I haven\u2019t found the exhaled moisture to be a problem except in subzero temperatures (quite a bit of condensation then).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of storing respirators of every size, only one size needs to be stored for emergency use. One doesn\u2019t need to check sizes before distributing the respirators. Respirators can be cleaned and re-used by the individual (replace filters). I have seen them be used for pandemics, volcanoes, dust, woodworking, and cycling, and I am hoping to continue testing them in Alaska where we have faces from many different populations. \u2014 Pamela Bumsted<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sensible worrying<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get Pandemic Ready<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the scary end-of-the world disasters to worry about, a global pandemic is the one you should really worry about. Because you can do something about it. Smaller pandemics are pretty much inevitable in our modern world, and even they will be a major disruption. This site is a prepper site dedicated to the unique challenges of preparing for a serious pandemic. Most of your life would be impacted: hygiene, travel, treatment, etc. These folks, backed by official preparedness plans, offer extensive tasks you can do to minimize impact. \u2014 KK<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n