Tag Archives: Research

More evidence shows exposure to traffic and outdoor air pollution increases risk of asthma

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Long-term exposure to high levels of road traffic and ozone significantly increases the risk of asthma symptoms, asthma attacks or the need for use of asthma medications, according to a new study published in the European Respiratory Journal [1]. The … Continue reading →

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Household air pollution linked to cardiovascular disease risk

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to household air pollution from using wood or coal for cooking and heating is associated with higher risk of death from heart attack and stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). … Continue reading →

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Agricultural fires can double Delhi pollution during peak burning season: Pollution may reach levels up to 20 times higher than safe limits

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Pollution may reach levels up to 20 times higher than safe limits It’s become a deadly autumn tradition in northern India: after the rains of the late summer monsoon subside, farmers set fires to their fields to clear stubble after … Continue reading →

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Blacks have more exposure to air pollutants raising heart disease risk, death

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Blacks often have higher exposure to air pollution than whites, which may partially explain their higher risk heart disease and death compared to whites, according to new research in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, an American Heart Association journal. Exposure … Continue reading →

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Air pollution linked to brain alterations and cognitive impairment in children

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

A study examines the relationship between air pollution exposure during fetal life, brain abnormalities and cognitive impairment A new study performed in the Netherlands has linked exposure to residential air pollution during fetal life with brain abnormalities that may contribute … Continue reading →

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Want to monitor air pollution? Test a pigeon

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Feral pigeons are exposed to the same environmental factors as humans, so help explore the affect of contaminants, say researchers Pigeons might be seen as the scourge of cities, but researchers say they could help us explore both the levels … Continue reading →

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Cleaning products a big source of urban air pollution, say scientists

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Research shows paints, perfumes, sprays and other synthetic items contribute to high levels of ‘volatile organic compounds’ in air Household cleaners, paints and perfumes have become substantial sources of urban air pollution as strict controls on vehicles have reduced road … Continue reading →

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Polluted air may pollute our morality

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exposure to air pollution, even imagining exposure to air pollution, may lead to unethical behavior, according to findings published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. A combination of archival and experimental studies indicates that exposure … Continue reading →

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