EHS Today - Latest Comments in 9/11 Responders Twice as Likely to Have Asthmahttp://ehstoday.disqus.com/enMon, 15 Feb 2010 09:44:06 -0000Re: 9/11 Responders Twice as Likely to Have Asthmahttp://ehstoday.com/fire_emergencyresponse/news/911-responders-asthma-1104/#comment-34266912<p>The Paper Dust Masks used by responders to 911 do not provide much protection to dust when it is as heavy as they encountered. Too much particluates can be breathed as it is not sealed very well. Even full face masks with cotton filters will "clog up" quickly and are not practical. When you can see dust exposure in the air it is probably at the IDLH level. It would have been better to have worn SCBA, but I realize this would limit the moovement of responders.</p>BilloverthehillMon, 15 Feb 2010 09:44:06 -0000