respirator

Example Sentences

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In Chiang Mai, doctor Thanakrit Im-iam was wearing a heavy-duty respirator to protect himself.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

And for the rest of her life she was dependent on a wheelchair operated by a tongue-touch keypad, a respirator that delivered 13 breaths a minute and ultimately a voice-activated computer to write.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2024

A blue-rimmed respirator mask covered his face from forehead to chin.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024

It was a neutral-pressure whole-body suit with a hood and a full-face respirator.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston