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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

Pollution alert system launched in Scotland. Is this what the future holds?

BBC News – Pollution alert system launched in Scotland. According to this report we should all be prepared for pollution levels to continue to rise. We may be more aware of what pollutants are in the air but little has … Continue reading →

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How to use the Daily Air Quality Index

Daily Air Quality Index – Defra, UK. In the UK, most air pollution information services use the index and banding system recommended by the Committee on Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP). The system uses an index numbered 1-10, divided into four … Continue reading →

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Hayfever alert: How to survive the sneezing season

Hay fever alert: How to survive the sneezing season – Mirror Online. Its two weeks early this year but its here. Yes, the pollen has started our eyes and noses running for the hills already. In this article there are … Continue reading →

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Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels

Boris Johnson accused of trying to hide pollution levels before Olympics – Telegraph It has been known for some time that dust suppressants are being used in London’s pollution hotspots. There are many questions to be asked about health and … Continue reading →

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Can You Be Allergic to Running?

Can You Be Allergic to Running?| Huffington Post The video at the end of this article suggest ways in which to alleviate allergy symptoms when running. However they fail to mention one of the most successful ways of dealing with … Continue reading →

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Which mayoral candidate will tackle London’s air pollution?

Which mayoral candidate will tackle London’s air pollution? | Simon Less | Environment | guardian.co.uk. The statistics are alarming. With such a large and ever increasing body of evidence, linking poor air quality with serious health problems, which London mayoral … Continue reading →

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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes? | Active.com. Are there are long-term consequences of exercising in air that is polluted? Dr. Morton Lippmann, a professor of environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine says given what … Continue reading →

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Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure During Exercise

Wearing A Facemask To Limit Air Pollution Exposure Lowers Blood Pressure And Improves Heart Rate Variability During Exercise|Medical New Today According to data presented at the World Congress of Cardiology (WCC) Scientific Sessions in Beijing,in June 2012, wearing a facemask … Continue reading →

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