A casual evening walk, a morning jog or that familiar cycling path along a thicket of woods in your neighborhood – did you ever picture them to be potential deathtraps? Chemical sensitivity is an unusually severe hypersensitive reaction brought by a range of allergens. What makes this condition difficult to prevent and cure is that its causative allergens are omnipresent and therefore, extremely difficult to avoid.

Chemical Sensitivity is brought on by multiple allergens and can encompass various pollutants such as Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s), solvents, petrol, diesel and smoke. This is not limited to common pollutants alone and small traces of household chemicals, detergents, perfumes, paints, pollen, pet dander, molds, dust mite feces and even plastics are known to cause an onset of the symptoms. Being a chronic illness, symptoms of this sensitivity vary from individual to Individual, but commonly manifest as fatigue, nausea and severe headaches.

Chemical sensitivity goes by several names – Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Chemical injury syndrome and even the ‘20th century syndrome’. The mechanisms triggering MCS are considered ‘idiopathic’ since they are not fully understood. This is a further cause for concern, and prevention seems to be the best cure. Avoidance of trigger infested area is a good start but what does one do when avoidance is not possible? Say, you are at the workplace and a new room freshener is incorporated into the air conditioning? Or if you set about your household chores and every step is an obstacle owing to the paint on your walls? How does one avoid these circumstances?

The best you can do to protect yourself from these unwanted intruders is to create a filter. A filter that ensures that unwanted chemicals and particles are kept at bay and you no longer find your daily routine debilitated. We have just the solution for you.

The Respro® Allergy™ mask is an effective means to prevent chemical and particle sensitivity. Technologically advanced, yet extremely portable, this mask affords you protection across a variety of particulates and chemicals. Made from Polyester, the mask material is air permeable and lets your skin breathe easily. This polypropylene filter confers Hepa-type protection against sub-micron pollutants and is European Standard EN149FFP1 certified.

The Respro® Allergy™ mask is sporty in appearance, offers premium grade filtration and confers H1N1 protection. In addition, the mask is washable and reusable and is available in three sizes to suit your needs.