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Air pollution greatest global threat to human health, says benchmark study

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution is more dangerous to the health of the average person on planet Earth than smoking or alcohol, with the threat worsening in its global epicenter South Asia even as China fast improves, a study showed Tuesday. Yet the … Continue reading →

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As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing an extraordinary wildfire season — and regions both near and far have found themselves increasingly blighted by smoke exposure. Here’s what you should know about air pollution from these … Continue reading →

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Wildfires and farming activities may be top sources of air pollution linked to increased risk, cases of dementia

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Wildfires and farming may pose threats to cognitive health, according to new research from the University of Michigan. Increasingly, evidence shows exposure to air pollution makes the brain susceptible to dementia. And now the findings of Boya Zhang and Sara Adar, … Continue reading →

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How Bad Is Wildfire Smoke for Your Health?

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

A Yale medical expert discusses how poor air quality affects adults and children. Overview It hasn’t been that long since the threat of COVID-19 drove people outdoors to avoid infection. Recently, people living in the Northeast were encouraged to do the opposite … Continue reading →

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WILDFIRE PROTECTION: GET STREETSMART™

Posted on June 21, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Respro® StreetSmart™ Mask is valveless and FFP3 certified.FFP3 is the highest European professional standard for a face mask and on par with the American standard N99. It has a uniquely developed seal on the inside to ensure that the wearer has an … Continue reading →

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires hits Norway and flows to southern Europe

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd

Researchers used a model to predict how the smoke would move through the region and said it wouldn’t pose a health risk Smoke from Canadian wildfires that has descended upon parts of the eastern US and Canada in a thick haze … Continue reading →

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Here’s What Wildfire Smoke Does To Your Body

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Respro® UK Ltd
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‘Dramatic’ rise in wildfire smoke triggers decline in US air quality for millions

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Respro® UK Ltd

Recent record fire seasons in the west have increased pollution across the country, affecting people’s health, scientists say Millions of Americans are now routinely exposed to unhealthy plumes of wildfire smoke that can waft thousands of miles across the country, … Continue reading →

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