Can a Respirator Mask Help Asthma, Allergies and Sensitive Airways? Honest Feedback from Totobobo Users
Can a respirator mask help asthma, allergies and sensitive airways? Many Totobobo users say it has helped them reduce exposure to airborne triggers such as traffic pollution, wildfire smoke, pollen, dust, wood smoke, mould spores and construction particles. A respirator mask is not a treatment for asthma or allergies, but reducing exposure to triggers may help some people breathe more comfortably. The experiences below are shared by real Totobobo users.
People living with asthma or allergies often discover that symptoms are triggered not only by exercise or weather, but also by poor air quality. Common airborne triggers include pollen, PM2.5 pollution, diesel exhaust, wildfire smoke, wood smoke, mould spores, construction dust and sawdust.
While avoiding these triggers is not always possible, many people look for a well-fitting respirator mask to reduce what they breathe in during commuting, outdoor activities or work. Here are their experiences.
Real User Experiences: Can a Respirator Mask Help Asthma and Allergies?
I am a doctor / physician in the UK at UCL, and bike daily in London using a Totobobo mask. I suffer from asthma, using a Ventolin inhaler. Asthma is a disease of airway hyper-responsiveness — pollutants in inner-city London can trigger the airways to constrict. Totobobo masks prevent these pollutants reaching the airways and so help remove the trigger.
Dr Anil Simhadri, MB MChir (Cambridge) MRCP (London) — physician and asthmatic cyclist, London
I have asthma and the fine sawdust created by the scroll saw affects it, but using the mask eliminates the asthma attacks. I was using disposable masks previously with limited results — the Totobobo mask beats them all.
Chuck Stefanato — scrollsawer, Canada
I have asthma, but I enjoy walking to work, 5 kilometres from my home through heavy traffic. I have caught bronchitis and am still coughing. I am hoping to protect my lungs and reduce the burden on my immune system.
Ken Henschel — Israel
Being an asthma sufferer now planning to cycle to work through the busy, smoggy streets of London, I felt I needed to protect my lungs from the daily pollution. Totobobo offered the top protection I need, customisable and well priced.
Jonathan F — London
I bought this mask for my husband. He has asthma and cycles through London every day. I saw a great review on londoncyclist.co.uk — fingers crossed!
Louise — London
I am a pastel artist with severe asthma, and pastel dust irritates my lungs. Other masks fog up and are uncomfortable. This one comes highly recommended.
Chris Ramsey — pastel artist
Common Asthma and Allergy Triggers Mentioned by Users
The reviews above reveal several recurring situations where users sought respiratory protection:
- Traffic pollution
- Pollen season
- Wildfire or wood smoke
- Construction dust
- Sawdust
- Mould spores
- Chemical fumes
- Outdoor exercise
- Cycling
- Commuting
We live in a log home heated with a fireplace. The glass doors seal it, but enough smoke escapes to trigger my daughter’s asthma. We are hoping the Totobobo mask will eliminate the problem.
M Guthmiller — USA
I developed breathing problems after a carpet fitter used adhesive spray in our newly built house. I now suffer asthma in heavy traffic, even when driving — so rather than taking powerful drugs, I shall try to protect my lungs.
Patricia Phillips — retired, UK
My son is highly allergic to practically everything environmental: grass, trees, weeds — plus the high dust of the Arizona desert. His goal is to play baseball without getting sick the following day. Mine is to see him happy playing outside. We anticipate a life-changing product.
Marie Radtke — parent, Arizona
I have been exercising outdoors and the current venue has a lot of construction going on — the filter will be a great help to keep my allergies at bay.
Walter L. Coronel
I’m purchasing Totobobo for a friend. We live in the country and she has trouble breathing. I hope it will help by filtering out the spores which attack her lungs.
Peter Innes — rural UK
Spring is coming, and the pollen from the trees plus the smog kill my lungs. Totobobo seems the most appropriate for high-speed cycling through the city.
Pablo Flores — Santiago, Chile
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Looking for a Respirator Mask for Asthma or Allergy Triggers?
Every person’s asthma or allergies are different, and no respirator can treat or cure these conditions. However, reducing exposure to airborne triggers is one strategy many people use to help manage symptoms. If you’re looking for a lightweight, reusable respirator with a custom fit, explore Totobobo and decide whether it’s right for your needs.