Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

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

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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“State of the Air” report finds improvements in U.S. air quality, but smog problems persist

Are you living in a state or city that has earned an “F” in air quality? The American Lung Association has released its annual “State of the Air” report that details which parts of the country have the cleanest air … Continue reading →

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Allergy sufferers left to cope alone by NHS

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

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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Air pollution may harden arteries

Long-term exposure to pollution may speed up hardening of the arteries contributing to heart attacks and strokes, say US researchers. The researchers, led by Dr Sara Adar from the University of Michigan and Dr Joel Kaufman from the University of … Continue reading →

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Allergy Awareness Week 2013: Hay Fever

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

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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It’s Allergy Awareness Week (22nd – 28th April 2013)

Around 21 million people suffer from allergy in the UK and the number continues to rise. To mark Allergy Awareness Week, we will be posting allergy related news and issues each day of this week. There are a number of … Continue reading →

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