Where to get DOT medical without a mask?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Torchmanner, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I don't have a dog in this discussion, but I do feel the need to ground your comment a bit. I can't link it simply because I can't find the story now. However, I know of 2 painters that have died from what was diagnosed by the CDC as being Legionnaires Disease this happens when masks get reused over and over again and not cleaned. Medical users are supposed to toss theirs once finished for the day. My PCP told me clearly and directly to toss mine after one use and I do so. I gave thought to using a cloth mask and washing it but decided to get a box of them off Amazon. It's important to remember this. It's the continued reuse of masks that can cause problems.
     
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  3. Tb0n3

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    Don't wear a wet mask. I think that's basically the gist of it. Dry it out and don't put it in some moldy area and you'll be fine.
     
  4. AModelCat

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    Not to mention the dirty pigs that just leave those masks laying around everywhere when they're done. Can't even walk down the street without seeing them on the sidewalk, in the ditch, in parking lots etc.
     
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  5. Moose1958

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    That is not what my PCP said when we discussed this issue. It is almost impossible to clean a mask once the fibers get contaminated with whatever gets in it. This is why medical people toss theirs after use. I refuse to get into the politics of this mask issue. But people need to know the facts, and re-wearing masks is dangerous and have been proven to be.
     
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  6. Moose1958

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    I have not noticed much of this near my home. I have noticed a lot of masks in butt cans and trash cans outside of some businesses, but not all over the place like this.
     
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    Around here it's common. I wouldn't say everywhere in the neighborhood, but definitely all over parking lots in just about every store.
     
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    Oral health IS 100% vital and intricately (spell??) Connected to the rest of us...but how is a !ask changing that? That's my question. Maybe mouth vs nose breathing? I'm honestly curious. Food consumed, saliva, brushing. Sure. But masks? I don't see what connection.

    Also keep hearing about wearing a mask constantly. Maybe if I worked retail or healthcare but I personally put it on max 2 hrs a day in 10-30 min spells. Cuz I live in a truck and only get out for loading unloading the trailer and loading unloading my stomach lol
     
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    Might be unexpected consequences, I have a friend who buried an aunt who died in her car in the ER parking lot. Heart attack. They had her go back to the car because of do many contagious people inside.
    Obviously not intentionally but people are dying of covid problems without even having the #### bug....
     
  10. Moose1958

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    Just understand my comment was my own personal observations.

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    Yes, I will post things that contradict me. :downtown:
     
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    I am created in the image and likeness of The Most High God and as such, you will need to take the matter up with him. The judgment I am concerned with doesn't involve your opinion, tha
    This is why I'm no longer going along with covid bs. i refuse to live based on the opinions of idiots. "Trust the science" covid has never done anything to a person in good health.You can't have a country that cares about health and the #1 restaurant is McDonald's. Its one or the other.
     
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