I was given cloth masks to try out at work in case they become mandatory. I attempted to wear it anytime I was out of my office & couldn't do it because it either set off a panic attack or an asthma attack fairly quickly. I'm leaning towards an asthma attack because I've never had an issue wearing an SCBA although it's been awhile.
We just received some of those blue surgical masks & will have to try them out to see if they do the same thing. I'm guessing they will if it's due to my asthma.