Author Archives: Respro® UK Ltd

Unknown's avatar

About Respro® UK Ltd

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

US consulate to release PM2.5 air-quality readings

The US consulate in Shanghai has installed an air-quality monitor to measure PM2.5 to indicate the air quality in the area near its office on Huaithai Road M. Hourly readings will be available on the consulate’s official Twitter account. Eastday-US … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada, World News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Air Pollution Can Increase Heart Problems

Heart attack survivors living within 300 feet (100 meters) of major roads at the time of their heart attack are 27% more likely to die over a ten year period than those who live at least 3200 feet (1000 meters) … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Diesel and Your Children’s Health

Scientists have uncovered devastating proof that diesel exhaust fumes can penetrate into the lungs of children, triggering asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory conditions. British experts found tiny carbon particles, pumped out by engines, deep in the lungs of all the … Continue reading

Posted in Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies, UK | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Henley on Thames – Air pollution worsens

Duke Street in Henley has the highest nitrogen dioxide levels in Oxfordshire, according to the latest air quality report. The average annual reading was 63.7 micro grammes per cubic metre, more than 50 percent above the 40 mcm objective set … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, UK | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Vehicle fumes pump up Shanghai pollution

Shanghai’s vehicle exhausts contributed to at least 25% of PM2.5 (What does PM stand for?) in the city’s atmosphere. Bad driving habits such as rapid acceleration and deceleration, especially by diesel vehicle drivers leads to worse air pollution. Vehicle fumes … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, Health Effects of Air Pollution, World News | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Air Pollution, Asthma Burden Unevenly Shared Among U.S. Children

Low income minority groups tend to be most exposed to air pollution, US study finds. Disadvantaged kids not only breathe disproportionate amounts of bad air, but they also can be more vulnerable to the ill effects of bad air, asthma … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

New agreement to reduce pollution

The European Union reached a new international agreement on 7th May to update the Gothenburg Protocol, aimed at tackling air pollution. Danish EU Presidency and the EU Environment Commissioner issued a joint statement welcoming the new international agreement with Norway, Switzerland … Continue reading

Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution, UK, USA & Canada, World News | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes

Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading

Posted in Exercise & Air Pollution, Running, Sports, UK | Tagged , , | Leave a comment