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About Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® Masks: Cycle masks, motorcycle masks and allergy masks. External wear for internal protection.

New study identifies link between household air pollution and child pneumonia

A new study published in The Lancet Global Health involving researchers from the University of Liverpool, provides greater understanding of the impact household air pollution can have on the development of child pneumonia. Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) is a major … Continue reading →

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Dhaka’s air quality second worst in the world

The densely populated Bangladesh capital Dhaka continues to dominate the list of cities with the worst air quality in the world. On Monday, Dhaka occupied the second position in the list as its air quality index (AQI) was recorded at … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may affect sperm quality, says study

Research into samples of 30,000 men in China suggests ability of sperm to swim in right direction could be affected Air pollution may affect semen quality, specifically sperm motility — the ability of sperm to swim in the right direction … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution May Trigger Psoriasis Flares

A JAMA Dermatology study found that greater exposure to air pollutants, such as carbon monoxide and fine particulate matter, were significantly associated with later psoriasis flares. Higher exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of flare and more severe … Continue reading →

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Wood burners emit more particle pollution than traffic, UK data shows

Revised government data estimates a lower proportion of pollution comes from wood stoves but they remain a ‘major contributor’ Wood burning in homes produces more small particle pollution than all road traffic in the UK, according to revised government data. … Continue reading →

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Study links air pollution, adverse ovarian function in female mice

A type of air pollution known as fine particulate matter or PM2.5, can cause loss of ovarian function in female mice, due to depleted primordial, primary and secondary follicles, according to a recent study led by Ulrike Luderer, MD, Ph.D., … Continue reading →

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Even low levels of air pollution can increase heart, lung risks in older adults

Long-term exposure to air pollution, even at low levels, can increase the risk for heart and lung disease in older adults, new research shows. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, found exposure to three types … Continue reading →

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Pollutionwatch: ultrafine particles from aircraft engines endanger lives

Growing evidence suggests tiny particles can affect the heart, lungs, blood pressure and risk foetal growth The clear blue skies of the first lockdown are being crisscrossed by contrails once again. These white lines are caused by ice crystals that … Continue reading →

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