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Author Archives: Respro® UK Ltd
‘Godzilla dust cloud’ from Sahara blankets Caribbean on its way to US
Air quality sinks to hazardous levels as biggest cloud seen in a generation swamps region after transatlantic journey A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the US with a size and concentration that … Continue reading
Cleaner air during UK lockdown relieves asthma for millions
People with asthma and other lung conditions report decrease in symptoms, finds survey Two million people in the UK with respiratory conditions such as asthma have experienced reduced symptoms during the coronavirus lockdown, according to the British Lung Foundation. A … Continue reading
Masks are too dangerous for children under two, Japanese experts warn
Wearing masks has become increasingly common during the coronavirus pandemic, but they should not be used by children under the age of two, according to the Japan Pediatric Association. Japan’s coronavirus guidelines encourage people to wear masks but the medical … Continue reading
China sees post-lockdown rise in air pollution: study
China’s levels of some air pollutants have risen back to above last year’s levels after dropping when the government imposed strict lockdown measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study published on Monday. The rebound was likely due … Continue reading
I’ve been wearing a mask since 2018. Here’s what I learned.
The COVID-19 pandemic catapulted face masks into the mainstream consciousness. For the first time, many are confronting the same questions I faced about fashion, protection, and public space. I started wearing a mask in the fall of 2018 to protect … Continue reading
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CLEANING AND REPLACEMENT OF RESPRO® FILTERS
Filter lifespan: A Hepa-Type filter (Cinqro™ Sports Filter, Allergy™ Particle Filter, Sports filter) is replaced based on discolouration. The particulates that are retained will increase the inhalation resistance. If the inhalation resistance is not bothering you then no need to … Continue reading
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Children face three times more air pollution during the school run
Children face a worrying threefold increase in air pollution during the daily school runs, causing air quality experts to call for restrictions on the use of cars during those periods. In a study published by the journal Science of the … Continue reading
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗜 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?
The malleable nose clip deforms easily so that a good fit can be formed around the bridge of the nose. Continuous or exaggerated deformation will eventually cause failure in the metal – it will snap. Once a good fit … Continue reading
