Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Study Finds Possible Association Between Autism and Air Pollution

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Research suggests that early exposure to air pollution may have wide-ranging negative effects A new study from the University of Pittsburgh suggests that exposure to fine particulate air pollution from pregnancy up and through the first two years of childhood … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Breastfeeding protects against environmental pollution

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Living in a city with a high level of vehicle traffic or close to a steel works means living with two intense sources of environmental pollution. However, a study indicates that the harmful pollution particle matter and nitrogen dioxide disappears … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Pollen in the UK

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Source: metoffice.gov.uk

Posted in Allergies, Hayfever | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Fine particulate air pollution associated with increased risk of childhood autism

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution during pregnancy through the first two years of a child’s life may be associated with an increased risk of the child developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a condition that affects one in 68 children, … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Air pollution risk: beyond breathing problems

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Swiss and German researchers have found that air pollution may impair cognitive function directly – independently of respiratory effects. Scientists already know that air pollution can harm lungs, and that breathing problems, in turn, can cause cognitive deficits. But if … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Link between vitamin E and exposure to air pollution

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study from King’s College London and the University of Nottingham has found an association between the amount of vitamin E in the body, exposure to particulate pollution and lung function. The paper adds to growing evidence from previous … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution, Medical Studies | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

A No Brainer: Strengthen Air Quality Standards Now

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Does your kid have learning problems? Does he have problems concentrating and he is easily distracted? Is he doing poorly in school? There can be a host of reasons for these problems. But a recent study is confirming the notion … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Exposure to air pollution in the first year of life increases risk for allergies

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to outdoor air pollution during the first year of life increases the risk of developing allergies to food, mould, pets and pests, new research concludes. The study showed that the sensitivity to allergens was associated with exposure to traffic-related … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, Allergies, Health Effects of Air Pollution | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment