Tag Archives: Allergies

MCS: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Allergy Awareness Week 2013: Hay Fever

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

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

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

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)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

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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Air quality alert days pose health challenges for many people

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma couldn’t prevent Nikki Guernsey from running the Triple Crown, Louisville’s trifecta of 5K, 10K and 10-mile races, but nothing slows her down like an air quality alert day. “It feels like a suffocating blanket, despite using my rescue inhaler,” … Continue reading →

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It may seem trivial to many but, for millions of us, the symptoms of hay fever are certainly not to be sneezed at

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

A combination of hot and humid weather preceded by heavy rainfall provide near perfect conditions for grass to grow, causing a high production of grass pollen, which accounts for 95% of hay fever sufferers in the UK. From March to … Continue reading →

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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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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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