I am very claustrophobic and find it difficult to tolerate masks. They make me feel short of breath—REALLY short of breath. Talking with one on just aggravates it, and at work I do quite a bit of talking to explain medical procedures to patients. My husband encouraged me to try the mask inserts. I did, and I’m completely sold on them. I have NO problems with shortness of breath now. I can easily tolerate trips to the grocery store, and I can enjoy patient teaching moments again without gas...