respirator

Example Sentences

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Li suffers from an incurable genetic disease that progressively weakens hismuscles, and he relies on an artificial respirator to survive.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

A surgical mask or cloth mask won’t cut it — health authorities agree that you should reach for an N95 or P-100 respirator with a tight seal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that dairy workers don a respirator and goggles or a face shield, among other protections, whether they are working with sick animals or not.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

The Makrite Sekura respirator folding masks are on sale for $1.99 each.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

He showed up at Room H moments later, wearing a respirator, to find out what was going on.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston