Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Call for urgent action to address Europe’s air pollution

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

European Respiratory Society publishes new data showing ‘clear link’ between exposure to air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adults The European Respiratory Society has called for urgent action to tackle air pollution in Europe following the release of new … Continue reading →

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High Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Deteriorating Lung Health

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new study has revealed a link between air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adult European citizens. Researchers found that children growing up in areas with higher levels of pollution will have lower levels of lung function and a … Continue reading →

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Cut air pollution in half by taking road less travelled

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Commuters could cut their air pollution intake in half simply by using the side streets in major cities rather than main roads, a scientist has claimed. Dr Rossa Brugha, a paediatrician and pollution researcher at Queen Mary, University of London, … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution and Extreme Weather Combine to Kill

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Particulates, ozone and smog coupled with extreme temperatures form a more dangerous health threat than these problems would be individually, researchers have found. The combined threat is apparent in both hot and cold ends of the temperature spectrum. Scientists have … 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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Trees prevent respiratory diseases

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A new research has suggested that trees play significant role in removing air pollution and preventing respiratory diseases. A large scale study conducted by the researchers of several centers unveils that trees save more than 850 people lives and prevent … Continue reading →

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Exercising when air pollution levels are high can do more harm than good

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Do you check air pollution levels before exercising outdoors? You should. Although regular exercise is good for us, exercising in poor air may wipe any short-term fitness gains. Worse still, you could be putting your body at risk of serious … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to cognitive decline in later years

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The tiny particles in vehicle exhaust and other sources of air pollution may hasten cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new U. S. study. “We decided to examine the link between air pollution and cognitive function in older … Continue reading →

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