I completely agree with Lana. Temper, temper.
We are all trying our best to help Christopher...getting p'd off because you aren't getting the response you want doesn't help your case, but when you post, people assume YOU want imput...
There are lots of ways to find not so expensive ventilation solutions...
doing something is better than nothing...keep trying, keep improving.
An n-100 mask is an excellent example of something to do to help keep yourself safer.
I recently set up my studio ventilation for 8 torches. There were a few months of "tweaking" the system to make it safe for all who come here. I, personally, am not sensitive to the fumes from lampworking. I searched and searched for inexpensive options, built and rebuilt, and spent around $300. I am not rich, I finagled every penny. It can be done.
We are just trying to help each other be as safe and healthy as we can be.