[HollyB]

I understand the general views. But, there are definitely some discrepancies.

1 for example “ The shortage of respirators is due to using it as an early therapy which most flus do not require.”

Medical staff do not intubate people unless it’s necessary.

[ROCKLOBSTER]

The shortage of respirators is due to using it as an early therapy which most flus do not require.”

A respirator is a mask.