Full Face Mask easy on the lungs?

[Richardthesecond]

Just recovering from a rather severe bout of breakthrough (I was fully vaccinated) COVID-pneumonia. It really did a number on my lungs, but am hoping for full recovery. I am wondering though, what's going to happen when I plug into a standard regulator and that blast of compressed, super dry air goes directly into my lungs?? Would breathing through a full face mask reduce that kind of stress??

 

[kelemvor]

Nah. The air is the same. There are some devices out there in the world that claim to add moisture to scuba air but I can't remember the name of the product. It goes inline between first and second stages. Of course you can get nice warm moist air by going with a rebreather, but that's expensive and requires lots of training and discipline.

 

[FF / EMT]

Oxygen unless humidified is dry when it’s administered, I think you should consult with your physician though

 

[Bigbella]

Just recovering from a rather severe bout of breakthrough (I was fully vaccinated) COVID-pneumonia. It really did a number on my lungs, but am hoping for full recovery. I am wondering though, what's going to happen when I plug into a standard regulator and that blast of compressed, super dry air goes directly into my lungs?? Would breathing through a full face mask reduce that kind of stress??

Sorry to hear that. A similar thing happened to my brother -- who is also on the mend.

A positive-pressure or OP full face mask, makes breathing far easier than on-demand models. Since the design allows for a slight free-flow, there is little demand, in terms of breathing -- no sucking for inhalation.

I had pneumonia about twenty years ago, and the FFM made things far more pleasant, until I felt better.

Though, as others have said, consult your physician . . .