Category Archives: Air Quality

Air pollution may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia risk – here’s what we’re learning from brain scans

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. It slowly destroys memory, thinking and behaviors, and eventually the ability to carry out daily tasks. As scientists search for a cure, we have been learning more about the genetic and … Continue reading →

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What Is Cedar Fever?

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Cedar fever season is upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is concerning, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and source of this common Central Texas … Continue reading →

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Scientists Discover How Aerosols From Pollution, Desert Storms, and Forest Fires Can Intensify Thunderstorms

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers identify a mechanism by which small particles in the atmosphere can generate more frequent thunderstorms. Observations of Earth’s atmosphere show that thunderstorms are often stronger in the presence of high concentrations of aerosols — airborne particles too small to … Continue reading →

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Microscopic metal particles in air pollution linked to brain disease

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

While huge efforts are taken to prevent deaths and illness from Covid, air pollution is a menace that is impacting almost everyone In a playground in Manchester, next to a busy road, Dr Barbara Maher captures air samples to bring … Continue reading →

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Delhi’s economy suffered the most due to severe air pollution last year: Lancet study

Posted on December 23, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhi suffered the highest per-capita economic loss due to air pollution last year in India, according to a study published in peer-reviewed medical journal Lancet on Tuesday. The economic loss due to lost output from premature deaths and illness attributable … Continue reading →

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Delhi Air Pollution: Air Quality in National Capital Remains in ‘Very Poor’ Category As Overall AQI Reaches 329

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality in Delhi continued to be in the ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday as the overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 329. The concentration of PM10 and PM2.5 pollutants increased since Monday and as a result, … Continue reading →

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#Pakistan Citizens avoid outdoor exertion as capital’s pollution soars

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

The air quality of the federal capital on Sunday was unhealthy as hazardous pollutants were recorded beyond permissible limits where the health experts warned citizens to avoid prolonged outdoor exertion. The air quality in the metropolis was unhealthy for people … Continue reading →

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Air pollution may take a toll on the kidneys, Chinese study suggests

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tiny particles of air pollution were already known to raise people’s risk of developing heart and lung disease, but a new study suggests they might also raise the risk of developing chronic kidney disease. Researchers from Peking University in Beijing, … Continue reading →

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