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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

FAQ: How to fit a Respro® mask?

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

For more FAQ,  see Respro® Mask FAQ

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FAQ: Can the mask be washed?

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Can the mask be washed? It is recommended that you wash the neoprene shell of the mask every month under normal use. To do this it is necessary to remove the filter and the valve first. Although spare valves and … Continue reading →

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FAQ: I need the protection of the City™ mask, but would like the added comfort of the Sportsta™, is this possible?

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

I need the protection of the City™ mask, but would like the added comfort of the Sportsta™, is this possible? Yes! The filters and valves used in both the City™ and the Sportsta™ masks are totally interchangeable. For more FAQ,  see Respro® … Continue reading →

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Letters: Air quality a problem for small towns as well as cities

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air-quality problem (The last gasp, G2, 20 March) is not just a problem in big cities. Crediton, population about 8,000, was declared an air-quality management area in 2003. The A377, which connects Exeter and Barnstaple, now carries more than … Continue reading →

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UK could face EU fines for “massaging” London’s pollution data

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Commission also preparing to sue UK over NO2 as part of air quality crackdown The European Commission is considering fresh legal action over the UK’s pollution problem following allegations London officials “massaged” air quality data last year in order … Continue reading →

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Road traffic pollution as serious as passive smoke in the development of childhood asthma

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

New research conducted in 10 European cities has estimated that 14% of chronic childhood asthma is due to exposure to traffic pollution near busy roads. The results are comparable to the burden associated with passive smoking: the World Health Organization … Continue reading →

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FAQ: What filter do I need?

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

What filter do I need? You will need to determine what type of environment you will be using the mask in, a city environment or a countryside environment. Typically, if you are commuting every day with heavy or slow moving … Continue reading →

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Air pollution on the rise in Kolkata

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is on the rise in the Indian city of Kolkata. Rapid modernisation and an unchecked number of vehicles are making Kolkata one of the most polluted cities in India. India’s eastern city of Kolkata is a busy metropolis … Continue reading →

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