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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Hawaiian paradise suffers scary form of air pollution: volcanic smog

Thinking about escaping from the smoggy city by heading to the island paradise of Hawaii? You might want to reconsider. They can get something just as bad or worse — volcanic smog (or ‘vog’). If you live in, or nearby, … Continue reading

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Allergy sufferers left to cope alone by NHS

The UK has the highest prevalence of allergies in Europe and one of the highest in the world. Half of British children suffer from an allergy, according to the report by Allergy UK. But training in the field is poor, … Continue reading

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MCS: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Like with the case of dustmites, it is the ‘sealing’ from the modernisation process that has contributed to the increase in the levels of chemical residues originating from cookers, cleaning agents, airfeshners, fabric conditioners and cigarette smoke. Couple this with … Continue reading

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Air pollution may harden arteries

Long-term exposure to pollution may speed up hardening of the arteries contributing to heart attacks and strokes, say US researchers. The researchers, led by Dr Sara Adar from the University of Michigan and Dr Joel Kaufman from the University of … Continue reading

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Allergy Awareness Week 2013: Hay Fever

This time of year can be the most problematic for hay fever sufferers. 14% of the population suffers from Hay fever in the UK.* Hay fever is the common term for the condition known as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Hay fever … Continue reading

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Air pollution indoors and outdoors high, threaten health and environment

The average Cairene inhales more than 20 times the acceptable level of air pollution every day, according to the World Health Organization. That means that every Cairo resident’s daily air pollution intake is akin to smoking a pack of cigarettes. … Continue reading

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Respro® Allergy™ Mask receives British Allergy Foundation Award

In time for Allergy Awareness Week (22nd to 28th April 2013), Respro® UK is pleased to announce the Respro® Allergy Mask has been presented an ‘Allergy Friendly Product’ award by Allergy UK, the operational name of the British Allergy Foundation. … Continue reading

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It’s Allergy Awareness Week (22nd – 28th April 2013)

Around 21 million people suffer from allergy in the UK and the number continues to rise. To mark Allergy Awareness Week, we will be posting allergy related news and issues each day of this week. There are a number of … Continue reading

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