Tag Archives: PM2.5

Patna most polluted city in India; Varanasi, Kanpur not far behind

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution in India has become a serious concern as not only Delhi but even the other cities continue to choke on bad air quality. In fact, Delhiites might feel slightly relieved after what you’re about to read. In a recent … Continue reading →

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GP Practices Across England Exceed Air Pollution Limits – These Are The Worst Affected

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

We visit our GPs to improve our health, but travelling to some doctor’s surgeries could actually worsen conditions like asthma due to the high levels of air pollution that surround them, new research suggests. Around 17.9 million NHS patients in … Continue reading →

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Khon Kaen fights against heavy haze

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Thick smog has become a visible threat in Khon Kaen as it struggles with the country’s worst air pollution this week. The haze was clearly visible in this Northeast province as the level of PM2.5 and PM10 particles hit 102 … Continue reading →

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Men who live on a main road are more likely to struggle to get an erection

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Men who live on main roads are more likely to have difficulty getting an erection due to exposure to pollution, a study suggests. Toxic fumes reduced blood flow to the genitals, tests on rats showed, putting them at risk of … Continue reading →

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Children exposed to air pollution at school may be at greater risk of overweight and obesity

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution, particularly at school, could be associated with a higher risk of overweight and obesity during childhood. This is the conclusion of a study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an institution supported by “la … Continue reading →

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Autism’s connection with air pollution explored in research

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The view that air pollution contributes to autism is strongly held by a small but growing band of scientists who study pollution and health. They point to links between autism and air pollution uncovered in studies tracking thousands of children. … Continue reading →

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Hanoi chokes as air pollution increases to unhealthy levels

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in Ha Noi in recent days has been so severe that health experts have warned people to stay indoors. The Air Quality Index at various air monitoring stations across the capital showed dangerously high levels on Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution May Up Sleep Apnea Risk

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Respro® UK Ltd

The ill effects of air pollution may literally be causing some people to lose sleep, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. In “The Association of Ambient Air Pollution with Sleep Apnea: The … Continue reading →

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