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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Decreases in short-term memory, IQ, and altered brain metabolic ratios in urban apolipoprotein ε4 children exposed to air pollution

Anew study by researchers at the Universities of Montana, Carleton, and North Carolina, and the Centro de Ciencias de la Atmósfera, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, heightens concerns over the detrimental impact of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 allele — … Continue reading →

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Respro® Masks FAQ: Do the filters need replacing, if so, how often?

Do the filters need replacing, if so, how often? Yes the filters do need replacing. 1. The effective working life of the City™ filter depends on a number of factors, such as; the breathing rate of the user; ambient levels of … Continue reading →

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Cold facts of air pollution

The difference between a breath of cold air and a breath of warm air isn’t just the temperature. It’s also the pollutants they might contain. Until now, wintertime air pollution hasn’t been studied in much detail. Scientists have focused more … Continue reading →

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Review: Mask Is A Good Fit For City Cyclists

Air pollution may be a global problem, but its effects are all too apparent closer to  home. Those most at risk are those living in UK cities where exposure to pollution can have serious implications to good health. People who … Continue reading →

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Review: Return Of The Smog

With London recently suffering serious smog problems that led to warnings for vulnerable people  to stay indoors, pollution mask firm Respro® has launched a line of ‘Skins™’ masks for the fashion conscious and announced an alliance with Allergy UK™. “There’s … Continue reading →

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Bristol City Council given £30,000 to improve air quality

Thousands of pounds are to be spent in Bristol in a bid to improve air quality. The government has given the council £30,000 to monitor the movements of heavy goods vehicles in the city. The research will look at the … Continue reading →

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Boris launches ‘Breathe Better Together’ campaign to tackle air pollution

London mayor Boris Johnson has launched a new air quality campaign called ‘Breathe Better Together’. Over the next months, posters and radio adverts will appear giving advice on how to avoid health problems. The campaign will include warning parents to … Continue reading →

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Watch Asia’s air pollution spread across the globe

One problem with air pollution is it doesn’t stay put. Rather, particles in the air—also known as aerosols—move around the atmosphere, affecting the global climate in complex ways, and perhaps strengthening storms and cyclones. Here’s a video produced by NASA’s Goddard Space … Continue reading →

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