Both n95 respirator face mask and surgical face mask are commonly used masks in medicine and can be used to protect against viruses. But their use environment is different, and their standards are different.

N95 respirator face mask: American NIOSH certification, non-oily particulate filtering efficiency ≥95%, can effectively block pollutants such as droplets, body fluids, blood.

Surgical face mask refers to the equipment worn by the doctor on the mouth and nose during the operation to filter the air at the entrance and exit nose to prevent harmful gases, odors, and droplets from entering and leaving the wearer’s nose and mouth.

1. Prevent the difference of COVID-19

In the prevention of respiratory tract infections, the effects of n95 respirator face mask and surgical face mask are not much different, and they can prevent new coronavirus.

2. The difference between preventing smog

N95 respirator face mask can prevent haze, a surgical face mask can not prevent haze.

3. Price difference

In terms of price, the n95 respirator face mask is more expensive than a surgical face mask, ordinary people can use a surgical face mask.

4. The difference in wearing time

When wearing a mask, you should pay attention to keep the mask clean and dry.

The surgical face mask is best replaced every 2 to 4 hours.

The n95 respirator face mask can be replaced once every 1-2 days. If the mask is wet or contaminated, please change the mask in time.

5. Differences in the use environment

The n95 respirator face mask is suitable for use in the surgical environment of medical staff to prevent liquid from splashing through the mask, and can also be used in environments with high bacterial concentration.

The surgical face mask production standard is not as strict as N95, but it can meet the needs of the general public for virus protection.

6. Is there a difference between valves

There is no valve for a surgical face mask, but this mask can prevent new coronavirus.

There are two types of n95 respirator face mask with and without valve.

The n95 respirator face mask without a valve can be purchased for the prevention of new coronavirus, mainly due to the requirements of droplets and impermeability.

The n95 respirator face mask with a valve has a one-way flap to ensure that the gas is smoothly discharged from the inside to the outside; when the air is drawn in from the outside, bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms will be blocked outside the valve.

The n95 respirator face mask with a valve also has a disadvantage: bacteria and viruses are attached to the valve, which is not easy to remove and is a source of pollution. During the outbreak, it is recommended to wear a mask without a valve. Therefore, the n95 respirator face mask with a valve is not suitable for the prevention of new coronavirus, because with the valve, although the individual will feel more comfortable to use, the prevention effect is not very good.

The effects of n95 respirator face mask and surgical face mask are not much different, and they can prevent new coronavirus well.

The n95 respirator face mask has a strong barrier, which will have a certain effect on breathing when worn, and the surgical face mask will be easier to breathe when used. And the price of the surgical face mask is lower than the n95 respirator face mask.

So for ordinary people, choose a surgical face mask.