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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 15h

A MASK FOR ACTIVE PEOPLE

The Ultralight™ Mask is designed for runners, cyclists, athletes and people who value equipment that provides them with comfort in all conditions.

It is our most comfortable mask. It’s more comfortable than a kangaroo’s pouch in the desert!

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 15h

Foul skies, fading light: How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine

#AirPollution #India #Delhi #Asia www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

How air pollution is stealing India's sunshine

India’s sunshine hours have fallen over the past 30 years due to clouds, aerosols and local weather.

www.bbc.co.uk

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 15h

Schools invited to join Asthma + Lung’s clean air project

#AirPollution #Asthma #Health #School airqualitynews.com/health/schoo...

Schools invited to join Asthma + Lung’s clean air project

Millions of children across the UK could be regularly breathing dangerously polluted air, according to new findings from Asthma + Lung UK. The leading lung health charity has launched a national camp...

airqualitynews.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 1d

Stay Swift, Stay Focussed - CE Techno Plus™, a cutting‑edge urban sports mask with Powa™ Elite exhalation valves and Proseal® for a snug, custom fit—no matter your face shape

#AirPollution #AirQuality #UrbanMask #SportsMask #Commute #PollutionMask

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 1d

Study finds US asthma inhalers produce same emissions as 500,000 cars

#AirPollution
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10...

Study finds US asthma inhalers produce same emissions as 500,000 cars

Researchers say inhalers in the US alone generate annual emissions equivalent to 530,000 cars.

www.aljazeera.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 1d

Carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims

#dieselgate #airpollution #cars www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'Dieselgate': Five carmakers go on trial over emissions cheat claims

The trial is the latest chapter of what has become known as the

www.bbc.co.uk

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 1d

Cities with high air pollution around the world now

#AirPollution #Baghdad #Iraq #Tashkent #Uzbekistan #Kolkata #Delhi #India #Lahore #Pakistan #Milano #Italy #Hangzhou #China #Mumbai #Doha #Qatar #Cairo #Egypt

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 4d

The CE-250 filter is a higher grade particulate filter media than the Hepa-Type™ 150 sports and allergy filters. It provides greater efficiency at filtering out sub-micron particulates for a longer period of time.

👉 respro.com/product/ce-hepa-type-250-filter-twin-pack

#pollutionmask #airpollution

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 4d

Study suggests air pollution can contribute to obesity and diabetes

#AirPollution #Health #Obesity #Diabetes medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10...

Study suggests air pollution can contribute to obesity and diabetes

Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice. A study co-led by the University of Zurich shows that this occurs through c...

medicalxpress.com

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 4d

From Naples to Southampton: How port pollution threatens health and human rights

#AirPollution safety4sea.com/from-naples-...

From Naples to Southampton: How port pollution threatens health and human rights

Ports are a vital part of Europe’s economy – but they are also air pollution hotspots, which have detrimental effects

safety4sea.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 6d

Take Control of Allergy Symptoms

Allergy sensitivity can be debilitating. The particles that trigger these conditions—pollen, animal dander, dust mites, moulds, and spores—are not rare; they exist in everyday environments and can significantly affect well-being.

respro.com/product/pollen-mask

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 6d

Understanding the complex health risks of wildfire smoke

#AirPollution #Health #Wildfires #WildfireSmoke

www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-hea...

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 6d

Scientists say climate change is drastically impacting California's air quality

#AirPollution #California #USA #ClimateCrisis www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...

Scientists say climate change is drastically impacting California's air quality

As the climate warms, the Earth is not just facing hotter days; there is a new era of dirty air.

www.cbsnews.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 7d

There are two types of filter in each Cinqro™ box:

✅ Hepa-Type™ sports filter for dusty off-road conditions

✅ DACC™ / Hepa-Type™ combination filter for urban environments

👉 respro.com/product/cinqro-mask

#airpollution #pollutionmask #respro #running #cycling #commuting

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 7d

A new study has uncovered a striking link between air pollution and workplace safety, revealing that even moderate increases in nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) can dramatically raise the risk of accidents on construction sites.

warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/econ...

warwick.ac.uk

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 7d

Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

High levels of SO2 can be made from burning coal or diesel-operated equipment.

#AirPollution #ALS #Health

abcnews.go.com/Health/expos...

Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

A major pollutant from fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research.

abcnews.go.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 8d

📌 TYPE 3
COMBINATION FILTER

AIRBORNE VIRAL FILTRATION
VAPOURS AND GASES ASSOCIATED WITH COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS
INCLUDING PETROL DIESEL AND ANY OTHER FOSSIL FUELS

📌 TYPE 4
CE - HEPA-TYPE 250

ULTRA-FINE PARTICLE MATTER
ASSOCIATED WITH WORK RELATED HAZARDOUS
ENVIRONMENTS

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 8d

WE HAVE FOUR FILTER TYPES

📌 TYPE 1
DACC - TYPE

NOXIOUS GASES AND PARTICLE MATTER
DEBRIS FROM WILDFIRES
VEHICLE POLLUTION IN URBAN SETTINGS

📌 TYPE 2
HEPA -TYPE 150

ULTRA-FINE PARTICLE MATTER
ASSOCIATED WITH ACUTE RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS

👉 respro.com/product-category/filters

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 8d

How do pollution particles travel through the body? Scientists finally have the answer

#AirPollution
www.earth.com/news/how-do-...

How do pollution particles travel through the body? Scientists finally have the answer

New research shows pollution particles can stick to red blood cells, traveling through the body—and masks may help stop them in their tracks.

www.earth.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 8d

Cities with high air pollution around the world now

#AirPollution #AirQuality #Tashkent #Uzbekistan #Kinshasa #DRCongo #Bishkek #Kyrgyzstan #Delhi #India #Manama #Bahrain #Kolkata #Jakarta #India #Dakar #Senegal #Doha #Qatar #Ulaanbaatar #Mongolia

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 11d

The Respro® Allergy Mask™ has many uses:

🧹 House cleaning

🛏 Linen changing

🏡 Gardening

🐈 Pet cleaning

🚶‍♀️Walking, jogging

🐎 Horse riding

🏈 Sports training

It's simple to use, comfortable and reduces symptoms like sneezing.

respro.com/product/allergy-mask

#allergy #hayfever #mcs #asthma

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 11d

Lifting the ‘constant black cloud’: how a smog-bound city cut dangerous levels of air pollution

A 30-year effort driven by long-term policies is finally paying off in Santiago in Chile – but the challenge is far from over

#AirPollution #Santiago #Chile
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Lifting the ‘constant black cloud’: how a smog-bound city cut dangerous levels of air pollution

A 30-year effort driven by long-term policies is finally paying off in Santiago in Chile – but the challenge is far from over

www.theguardian.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 11d

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

#AirPollution #Health #Dementia www.theguardian.com/environment/...

by @drgaryfuller.bsky.social

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Coauthor of research says condition linked to heightened vulnerability and loss of independence – but is reversible

www.theguardian.com

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Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 11d

PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds

#AirPollution
airqualitynews.com/health/pm10-...
via @air-quality-news.bsky.social

PM10 exposure worsens sleep apnoea, study finds

People living with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may experience more severe symptoms if they are exposed to higher levels of air pollution, according to new research presented at the European Respira...

airqualitynews.com

Respro® Masks @resprouk.bsky.social · 13d

The Respro® Techno Plus™ Mask is a cutting edge urban sports mask featuring Powa™ Elite exhalation valves and Pro-Seal® for a great fit, whatever your face shape.

🚴‍♀️ respro.com/product/techno-plus-mask

#airpollution #pollutionmask #respro #cycling #running #commuting #smog #wildfires

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