Category Archives: Air Quality

Fine particle air pollution is Parkinson’s risk factor: US study

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

25% rise in disease risk noted in areas with greatest long-term PM2.5 exposure People living in areas with high levels of an air pollutant called fine particulate matter (PM2.5) — whose sources include power plants, motorized vehicles, and fires — … Continue reading →

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London air pollution as bad as ‘smoking 154 cigarettes every year’

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Air Pollution Linked to Depression in Older Adults: Study

Posted on February 14, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers from Harvard and Emory Universities have found a link between long-term exposure to air pollution and being diagnosed with depression after age 64. “Depression in older adults is a concern and can be as important as dementia,” the authors … Continue reading →

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Air pollution particles ‘linked to higher blood pressure in London teenagers’

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Long-term exposure to tiny air pollution particles known as PM2.5 is linked with higher blood pressure in teenagers living in London – with stronger associations seen in girls, according to research. Scientists from Kings College London, who analysed data from … Continue reading →

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Sitting in traffic for just 2 hours can lead to brain damage

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd
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Air pollution warning for Bangkok

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Unsafe levels of fine dust are forecast for the capital city from Tuesday to Friday due to stagnant air and extensive burn-off in Cambodia. A high pressure systems from China would cover the country and cause stagnant air which would … Continue reading →

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Bangkok air pollution prompts advice to work from home

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Thai capital’s already bad air made worse by forest fires and burning on farms People in Bangkok have been advised to work from home and wear face masks due to air pollution that has worsened to unhealthy levels. Officials urged … Continue reading →

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Jet engine lubrication oils are a major source of ultrafine particles

Posted on January 10, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ultrafine particles form during combustion processes, for example when wood or biomass is burned, as well as in power and industrial plants. Alongside road traffic, large airports are a major source of these ultrafine particles, which are less than 100 … Continue reading →

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