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

While pregnant, traffic pollution near home raises risk for preeclampsia

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution can greatly raise a pregnant woman’s risk for preeclampsia, a large study from Australia has found. Preeclampsia can cause serious health problems for mother and baby. The strongest effects were observed among women exposed during … Continue reading →

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IIT Kanpur to study Delhi’s air quality

Delhi government’s environment department is set to commission IIT Kanpur to study its problem of air pollution. The government has already devised a master plan to deal with the issue and its implementation should start by next year. “The master … Continue reading →

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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 reaching extreme levels, warns Hunter Valley council

HUNTER VALLEY winemakers and residents will today step up the campaign against mining in their backyards as the local council warns dust in the region is reaching ”extreme” levels. In an email to a Singleton councillor on Saturday, the council’s … Continue reading →

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Ships leave air pollution in their wake

Shipping may produce 30 per cent of all nitrogen oxide and 20 per cent of total sulphur emissions in Australia, a study suggests. “These [non-greenhouse gases] produce photochemical smog and airborne particulates that can contribute to health issues,” says study … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution – Colossal challenge to people’s health

Outdoor air pollution causes about 800,000 premature deaths and 6.4 million years of life lost. It occurs predominantly in developing countries with 65 percent being in Asia. About 81 percent of deaths and 49 percent of DALYs in people aged … Continue reading →

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Poor Air Quality Predicted for Southern New England

Unhealthy air quality is predicted for the southern portions of Connecticut and Rhode Island, and the south coast of Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the Islands during August due to ground-level ozone. “With the return of high temperatures, we predict … Continue reading →

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FAQ: These bendy nose things, how far should I bend them?

These bendy nose things, how far should I bend them? The malleable nose clip deforms easily so that a good fit can be formed around the bridge of the nose. Continuous or exaggerated deformation will eventually cause failure in the … Continue reading →

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