Tag Archives: Running

Shanghai Hits Record Pollution Level On Marathon Day, Causing Runners’ Lungs To Hurt

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

When air quality levels in the eastern Chinese city of Shanghai reach the government’s definition of “heavily polluted,” government officials recommend that children and the elderly refrain from all physical activity outdoors. Everyone else, they say, should avoid prolonged or … Continue reading →

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Running a risk

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Five days before the Beijing Marathon, the air pollution level in Beijing was rated “very unhealthy” by the US Embassy, and buildings in the distance appeared obscured by haze. Nonetheless, about 30,000 runners are gathering in the city on Sunday … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, China, Exercise & Air Pollution, Running, Sports | Tagged Air Pollution, Beijing, beijing marathon, China, Face Mask, Running | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, USA & Canada | Tagged Air Pollution, Allergies, Asthma, California, ozone levels, Running | Leave a comment

Pollutionwatch: Olympic athletes vulnerable to bad air quality

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

The effects of air pollution on athletes came to the fore during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, where Steve Ovett collapsed with reparatory problems after the 800 meters final, citing air pollution as a major trigger for his exercise induced … Continue reading →

Posted in Air Quality, London, Sports, UK | Tagged 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2012 London Olympics, Air Quality, Asthma, Exercise, exercise induced asthma, London, Running, UK | Leave a comment

Relatively low levels of ozone can affect lung function in endurance athletes

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Relatively low levels of ozone (<120micrograms/m3) can affect lung function in endurance athletes, making it more difficult to bring large volumes of air into their lungs (Respiratory Effects of Low-Level Photochemical Air Pollution in Amateur Cyclists,” American Journal od Resp. … Continue reading →

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Can You Be Allergic to Running?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Can You Be Allergic to Running?| Huffington Post The video at the end of this article suggest ways in which to alleviate allergy symptoms when running. However they fail to mention one of the most successful ways of dealing with … Continue reading →

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Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Exercising Outdoors: How Does Pollution Affect Athletes? | Active.com. Are there are long-term consequences of exercising in air that is polluted? Dr. Morton Lippmann, a professor of environmental medicine at the New York University School of Medicine says given what … Continue reading →