And if you really have a medical condition preventing you from wearing a mask for a grocery trip, you probably shouldn't be outside anyway.
Asthma + Pneumonia + Lung Surgery
You know who actually has a breathing problem? I have a breathing problem. I have severe asthma, Iβve had pneumonia, Iβve had more than one lung surgery. Iβm on multiple asthma meds: inhalers, pills, injection. I wear a mask every time I step outside. No exceptions. pic.twitter.com/G1T0gr3xZL
— Ntombi A. Peters (@Ntombi) June 27, 2020
Cystic Fibrosis + Asthma
I have cystic fibrosis and also asthma. Iβve been wearing masks like this one every day in crowded spaces (like public transit, classrooms, and planes) for the last 7 years. Surprisingly π€ it does not impact my oxygen levels! Wear a mask. pic.twitter.com/LucrfgpO2U
— Elsie Tellier βΏοΈβπΌπ· (@65PinkRoses) June 28, 2020
Asthma + Allergies
This is Galen Rupp. He is an Olympic silver and bronze medalist runner. He also suffers from asthma and allergies. In 2011 he in Oregon at the USA Track & Field Championships wearing a mask that filters pollen. He won the race, a 10,000 meter race, in 28 minutes and 38 seconds. pic.twitter.com/bTStGD45jO
— Greg (@hesipullupjimb0) July 1, 2020
Asthma + Bronchitis-Damaged Lungs
I have asthma and damage to my lungs from beating bronchitis and covid. I pass out from any sort of overheating. U can wear a mask for the safety of others or u can stay your ass in the house if youβre that high risk and have a medical condition that βwonβt let you wear oneβ pic.twitter.com/wIiZOR4LKd
— π (@_cinnamonro11_) July 3, 2020
Cystic Fibrosis + Bronchiectasis
Iβve been wearing an N95 for an hour. The top number (99%) is my oxygen saturation. The bottom is my HR after running up stairs
— πππππΌπ ππππΌπππ (@G17Esiason) June 28, 2020
My CF has led to bronchiectasis, extensive airway scarring and multidrug resistant infection in my lungs.
If I can breathe with a mask on, so can you! pic.twitter.com/rw9s5lk9Gz
Hypoxia + Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus, on Oxygen
I suffer from hypoxia. 2yrs I slept with oxygen & d/c because of discomfort & out of pocket expenses. Also have asthma & am IDDM. If i can f'n wear a mask so can u. How long does it take 2 p/u pizza, 5 mins tops? Also it's not like u r in scorching sun but going in a/c buildings!
— NursePractitionerGI (@GiPractitioner) July 4, 2020
I'm Adam Grant and this is science. π