Powered Air-Purifying Respirators: Kyle Higgins & Mariann Martin

Episode 30 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!
 
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 This episode is called “Powered Air-Purifying Respirators.” 

It features a conversation with two women in the U.S. who wear Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) so they can continue engaging in the world with MCS.  

You’ll hear Kyle Higgins and Mariann Martin explore: 

·       How and when they started wearing PAPRs. 

·       Which models they use and how they adapt them. 

·       How they respond to questions and stares from family members, friends, and strangers.

More info about PAPRs (Wikipedia).

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Chapters

• 1:20 Introduction
• 2:34 Kyle
• 3:09 Mariann
• 6:22 Kyle's Background
• 10:19 Kyle Working
• 12:06 Mariann's Background
• 13:48 Mariann's Mask Progression
• 17:00 Kyle's Mask Progression
• 22:03 Kyle's PAPR
• 27:21 Mariann's PAPR
• 32:36 Public Opinion - Mariann
• 33:41 Public Opinion - Kyle
• 36:07 Offending Others
• 38:00 Benefits - Mariann
• 40:09 Benefits - Kyle
• 42:16 Portabllity
• 44:56 PAPR Confidence
• 45:56 Costs
• 48:04 Asthma Warning
• 50:29 Evolution of PAPR
• 52:31 Conclusion