Breathing Mask
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2017.152.29
Dimensions: Unavailable
Sources: Jose Agron, Sonia Agron
Credit Line: Gift of Joe and Sonia Agron
Keywords
First Responders
Health Effects
Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Rescue and Recovery
First Responders
Health Effects
Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga, Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Rescue and Recovery
Description
ResMed "nasal pillow" breathing mask with a blue fabric headband and clear plastic nasal "pillows." A short gray accordion breathing tube is attached.
ResMed "nasal pillow" breathing mask with a blue fabric headband and clear plastic nasal "pillows." A short gray accordion breathing tube is attached.
Historical Notes
This breathing mask was used by Joe Agron, a retired NYPD officer, to treat breathing ailments caused by his participation during the recovery period at Ground Zero.
This breathing mask was used by Joe Agron, a retired NYPD officer, to treat breathing ailments caused by his participation during the recovery period at Ground Zero.
Curator's Comment
More than 400,000 people are estimated to have been exposed to toxins in lower Manhattan on 9/11 or during recovery operations at Ground Zero. Tens of thousands nationwide now suffer from chronic illnesses, including lung diseases, mental health issues, and numerous types of cancer. Thousands of those exposed have died.
Husband and wife José (Joe) and Sonia Agron participated in the recovery effort. Joe, an NYPD officer, worked at Ground Zero and at emergency command and family assistance centers at Piers 92 and 94 in Manhattan. Sonia, a former EMS specialist, volunteered with the American Red Cross at a respite center near the World Trade Center.
Since then, the couple has faced a range of health problems. Sonia has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease, among other ailments. Joe’s illnesses include sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, and bladder cancer.
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More than 400,000 people are estimated to have been exposed to toxins in lower Manhattan on 9/11 or during recovery operations at Ground Zero. Tens of thousands nationwide now suffer from chronic illnesses, including lung diseases, mental health issues, and numerous types of cancer. Thousands of those exposed have died.
Husband and wife José (Joe) and Sonia Agron participated in the recovery effort. Joe, an NYPD officer, worked at Ground Zero and at emergency command and family assistance centers at Piers 92 and 94 in Manhattan. Sonia, a former EMS specialist, volunteered with the American Red Cross at a respite center near the World Trade Center.
Since then, the couple has faced a range of health problems. Sonia has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and gastroesophageal reflux disease, among other ailments. Joe’s illnesses include sleep apnea, pulmonary fibrosis, and bladder cancer.
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