Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Hayfever alert: How to survive the sneezing season

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Pollen count unusually high for this time of year

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

While many are enjoying the record high temperatures, the unnaturally warm weather also is bringing higher counts of pollen into the air, sending allergy and asthma sufferers into an early, congested misery. Friday’s pollen count for southwest Ohio — an … Continue reading →

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Can We Escape Urban Pollution?

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Can we escape urban pollution? Queen Mary, University of London Professor Jonathan Grigg and his team work at one of the most well respected research institutions in the world. In his introduction here he spells out the impact of urban … Continue reading →