Category Archives: Health Effects of Air Pollution

Air quality forecast comes to Fort Sask. area in July

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

If you’re the kind of person who likes to check the weather forecast before making plans, you’re going to have another bit of information to consider this July when the provincial environment department will begin to issue air quality forecasts … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Fuels Hospital Visits in Hong Kong

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Deteriorating air quality in Hong Kong is sending more people to hospital, says a new survey. According to a pair of researchers at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, who examined day-to-day pollution levels and hospital visits over a six-year … Continue reading →

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First heat wave of the season hits York County

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Temperatures are set to reach an abnormal high during the holiday weekend — and stay there until later this week. The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with the first heat wave to hit York County this year. Normal temperatures for … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Concerns at Factory Fire, USA

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A factory fire in Connecticut USA has led to an alert being issued regarding the quality of air in the region. At such times it is  advisable to wear a mask as well as staying in doors. Information on the … Continue reading →

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Air quality alert in effect – Pittsburgh

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

An air-quality alert is in effect for today in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas. via Air quality alert in effect – Timesonline.com: Local News.

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How to count pollen

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

How does the Met Office count pollen? via BBC News – Met Office: How to count pollen.

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EU sets ‘ambitious targets’ to reduce trans-boundary air pollution

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Ambitious targets indeed… but in the meantime what can we do to reduce the amount of black carbon entering our bodies? Find out more about the Respro® City Mask here EU sets ‘ambitious targets’ to reduce trans-boundary air pollution – … Continue reading →

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Some pollens are much more aggressive than others

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

What do birch, grass and olive have in common? Answer: they are three of the most common pollens in triggering hay-fever. Read more if you are a sufferer or know someone who is. TUM – Some pollens are much more … Continue reading →

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