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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

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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Air pollution and noise pollution increase cardiovascular risk

Both fine-particle air pollution and noise pollution may increase a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to German researchers who have conducted a large population study, in which both factors were considered simultaneously. “Many studies have looked at air … Continue reading →

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Early-life traffic-related air pollution exposure linked to hyperactivity

Early-life exposure to traffic-related air pollution was significantly associated with higher hyperactivity scores at age 7, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The research is detailed in a study being … Continue reading →

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Air pollution dangerous for smokers’ hearts

Research reveals that on days of high pollution, smokers are more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers. A study from the University of Dijon in Burgundy, France shows that when fine particles from air pollution exceed a certain … Continue reading →

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Airlines face fines for air pollution within the EU

The European Commission has confirmed that ten Chinese and Indian airlines are facing fines for failure to follow rules designed to reduce air pollution. China Air and India Air are among the ten airline companies that could be fined and … Continue reading →

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Iran: Air pollution reaching deadly levels in Tehran

Air pollution in Tehran has reached such dangerous levels. The state-run news media has blame the sand storms in the western provinces. In January this year, universities and government offices in Tehran were closed because of high air pollution. At … Continue reading →

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Why Air Pollution Is Bad For Your Kidneys

Long-term exposure to traffic pollution could be linked to kidney damage, according to a new study. Scientists looked at the kidney function of 1,100 stroke patients at a hospital in Boston, Mass., half of whom lived within 1 kilometer (about … Continue reading →

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New study says diesel emissions can increase risk of cancer three-fold

A landmark government health study released last week provides evidence that the diesel engine exhaust that pervades California highways could be causing cancer at a greater rate than previously known. The study says miners exposed to diesel engine exhaust are … Continue reading →

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