ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

N95 respirator

Okay, so think of it like a superhero mask that protects you from bad guys, but instead of bad guys, it protects you from tiny bad germs that you can't see with your eyes.

When you breathe in air, you can also breathe in those germs if they're floating around. But, if you wear an N95 respirator, it's like putting on a special shield that only lets clean air come in.

The respirator has a special filter that traps the germs and doesn't let them through. This is called "filtration", and it's like when you use a strainer to get the noodles out of the water.

But, it's important to wear the N95 respirator the right way, just like a superhero wears their mask properly to protect themselves. Otherwise, those germs might sneak in through the sides!