Category Archives: Allergies

Meet the woman who is allergic to everything

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

EACH time mum-of-two Stephanie Thakrar leaves her house, she risks her life. The 34-year-old has multiple allergies and suffers with severe anaphylaxis which means she can have an extreme reaction to an allergen being in the air rather than having … Continue reading →

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Nightmare days in summer

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

While many people hanker for some proper summer weather with long dry and sunny days, for others those warm days can turn into a nightmare – those who suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is an allergic reaction to pollen released by … Continue reading →

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Chronic asthma may be caused by traffic pollution

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Fourteen percent of chronic childhood asthma could be due to exposure to traffic pollution, a study of 10 European cities has found. The new study suggests that air quality can trigger the breathing disorder as much as being around someone … Continue reading →

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Pollen counts set to soar this summer as experts warn hay fever will be the worst for 50 years

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Severe hay fever could hit millions of people this year as a result of the late spring, experts have warned. The combination of the longer winter and the potential for an early summer will push pollen levels to their highest … Continue reading →

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Allergy sufferers left to cope alone by NHS

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

The UK has the highest prevalence of allergies in Europe and one of the highest in the world. Half of British children suffer from an allergy, according to the report by Allergy UK. But training in the field is poor, … Continue reading →

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MCS: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Like with the case of dustmites, it is the ‘sealing’ from the modernisation process that has contributed to the increase in the levels of chemical residues originating from cookers, cleaning agents, airfeshners, fabric conditioners and cigarette smoke. Couple this with … Continue reading →

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Allergy Awareness Week 2013: Hay Fever

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

This time of year can be the most problematic for hay fever sufferers. 14% of the population suffers from Hay fever in the UK.* Hay fever is the common term for the condition known as Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Hay fever … Continue reading →

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Respro® Allergy™ Mask receives British Allergy Foundation Award

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

In time for Allergy Awareness Week (22nd to 28th April 2013), Respro® UK is pleased to announce the Respro® Allergy Mask has been presented an ‘Allergy Friendly Product’ award by Allergy UK, the operational name of the British Allergy Foundation. … Continue reading →

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