Tag Archives: Asthma

​Air pollution shoots up, asthma cases rise among children

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Seven-year-old Drishti had to be taken to hospital while on her way to school after she complained of breathlessness. Abhinav is only 9, but dependent on an inhaler since he was diagnosed with asthma last winter. Cases of bronchitis, asthma … Continue reading →

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Traffic pollution and wood smoke increases asthma in adults

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma sufferers frequently exposed to heavy traffic pollution or smoke from wood fire heaters, experienced a significant worsening of symptoms, a new University of Melbourne led study has found. The study is the first of its kind to assess the … Continue reading →

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High Ozone Levels During Heat Waves Make Air Pollution Worse

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

High temperatures make air pollution worse. A new study has found that during heat waves, plants reduce their ozone absorption which lead to high levels of the gas remaining in the environment. Ozone is a gas that exists both at … Continue reading →

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Why is killer diesel still poisoning our air?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Enjoying the sun? I do hope so, not least because there is an extra reason to relish the best spell of good weather in seven years. Dangerous air pollution normally soars in such conditions, but so far we have largely … Continue reading →

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Air pollution ‘harmful for those with failing hearts’

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is harming people with weak hearts – even killing them, a big international study reveals. Experts estimate the toll includes thousands of Britons each year. The British Heart Foundation, which funded The Lancet work, says the UK must … Continue reading →

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California’s Air Pollution Causes Asthma, Allergies and Premature Births

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

More than half of America’s dirtiest cities are in California, and rates of illness there are rising. Is it too late to reverse the trend? Martha Cota awakened one morning to find her infant son, Jose Miguel, gasping for air, … Continue reading →

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Respro® UK at The Allergy & Free From Show 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® UK will be at The Allergy & Free From Show 2013. 7 – 9 June 2013 at Olympia, London To find out more about the Respro® Allergy™ Mask, come and find us at stand 69A. SPECIAL SHOW OFFER: Respro® … Continue reading →

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Website on air quality launched; asthma sufferers to benefit

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Asthma sufferers will now be able to monitor which areas to avoid during days of dust storms through the http://www.adairquality.ae website. The website provides real time data on air quality in the emirate. Dust storms can trigger asthmatic attacks if … Continue reading →

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