Tag Archives: Air Pollution

‘Air pollution impairs function of blood vessels’

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution impairs the function of blood vessels in the lungs, according to a study in more than 16,000 patients presented at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016. “This is the first human study to report an influence of air pollution on pulmonary vascular … Continue reading →

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Traffic blocks in place as smog engulfs Italy 

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Italy’s major cities have introduced restrictions on cars and other motor vehicles to combat dangerously high levels of air pollution. The situation is most serious in Milan, where safe limits of fine particles have been surpassed more than 60 days … Continue reading →

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France to require ‘clean stickers’ on vehicles in high pollution areas

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Vehicles failing to display Crit’Air stickers will be banned from low-emission zones in Paris and other cities in bid to combat smog French motorists in high pollution areas will be required to display a “clean sticker” on their vehicle from … Continue reading →

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Air pollution impairs function of blood vessels in lungs: Authors recommend limiting physical activity in heavily polluted areas 

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution impairs the function of blood vessels in the lungs, according to a study in more than 16,000 patients presented today at EuroEcho-Imaging 2016. “This is the first human study to report an influence of air pollution on pulmonary … Continue reading →

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Running home from work in high air pollution could be deadly, study suggests 

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Running or cycling home from work when air pollution is high could damage the lungs and lead to heart failure, a new study suggests. Researchers in Belgium have discovered that the pollution causes blood vessels in the lungs to narrow, … Continue reading →

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Parisians grapple with worst winter pollution in a decade

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Under deceptively blue skies, the marvels of Paris beckoned. But art dealer Sophie Vigourous wore a face mask to appreciate them because of the pollution. Under deceptively blue skies, the marvels of Paris beckoned. But art dealer Sophie Vigourous wore … Continue reading →

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Why Madrid Is Going Car-Free This Holiday Season 

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

The city center will be nearly car-free for nine days. Madrid just gave its citizens a present for the holidays. The city closed the entire city center to most cars, turning the urban core into a de facto pedestrian zone. … Continue reading →

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Get your masks out! Delhi’s air quality ‘severe’, to get worse this week 

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in the Capital worsened on Wednesday as pollution levels in various parts of the city reached “severe” proportions. Air quality in the Capital worsened on Wednesday as pollution levels in various parts of the city reached “severe” proportions. … Continue reading →

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