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About Respro® UK Ltd

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

UK should set tougher air pollution limits, says Kissi-Debrah coroner

The UK government should impose tougher limits on air pollution, in line with World Health Organization recommendations, to prevent more deaths like those of 9-year old Ella Kissi-Debrah, a coroner has urged. An inquest last year by coroner Philip Barlow … Continue reading

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5 best anti-pollution masks for cycling that keep your commute cleaner

We put the protectors to the test to bring you the top choices to travel with Poor air quality is blamed for thousands of premature deaths across the UK, and the Volkswagen emissions scandal and pressure from climate committees to improve energy efficiency have pushed the … Continue reading

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Scientists identify severe asthma species, show air pollutant as likely contributor

An epidemiological study has shown that not only is non-Th2 a distinct asthma disease, its likely inducer is early childhood exposure to airborne Benzo[a]pyrene, a byproduct of fossil fuel combustion. Asthma afflicts more than 300 million people worldwide. The most … Continue reading

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7 Best Anti-Pollution Cycling Masks to Wear on Your Commute

As far as health is concerned it’s a no-brainer: cycling outside has myriad wellbeing benefits – both physical and psychological. However, if you cycle in a busy town or city, then it’s worth investing in an anti-pollution cycling mask. A 2018 report by the … Continue reading

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Air pollution may affect severity and hospitalization in COVID-19 patients: Preliminary findings for pilot study could have policy implications

Patients who have preexisting respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and live in areas with high levels of air pollution have a greater chance of hospitalization if they contract COVID-19, says a University of Cincinnati … Continue reading

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Vélo: 6 accessoires pour rouler en toute sécurité

Un masque… pour éviter de respirer poussières, particules polluantes et pollens Il cache le nez et la bouche, mais attention, son filtre, fixe ou amovible, n’est pas conçu pour protéger du Covid-19… On aime Le Respro® City. Ce masque souple, en … Continue reading

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Volcanic pollution link to respiratory disease increase

Respiratory disease increased markedly following one of Iceland’s largest volcanic eruptions, a new study has found. The findings could have significant implications for actions taken to protect the health of the 800 million people living near active volcanoes. Only last … Continue reading

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Airborne plastic pollution ‘spiralling around the globe’, study finds

Rising levels of microplastic pollution raise questions about the impact on human health, experts say Microplastic pollution is now “spiralling around the globe”, according to a study of airborne plastic particles. The researchers said human pollution has led to a global … Continue reading

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