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'London throat': Toxic brake dust could cause condition, scientists say.

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Dust from worn-out brake pads could have the same harmful impact as diesel emissions, according to scientists.

Tests carried out by King's College London, show metallic abrasion dust can cause inflammation of the lungs and reduce immunity, increasing the risk of respiratory infections.

Scientists said the metal particles could be contributing to serious illnesses like pneumonia or bronchitis.

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I hadn't heard of this condition or pollution from brakes. I've learned something new today (as I seem to every day here) Thanks.

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Cateran in reply to HungryHufflepuff

As a schoolboy travelling daily on London Underground I can vouch for the train brake smell and catching in the throat as well as coughing. The fumes also seemed to invade the carriage you sat in. health and safety regulations did not apply then HH, perhaps not even now though it is many years since I have been in London. Rural Scotland has much to recommend in contrast, wide open spaces far from the claustrophobic tunnels of my childhood.

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RoadRunner44

I don't know how you do it but your research is so useful and keeps us informed. Thanks 2greys, knowledge is powerful.

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Izb1

Not much chance for us Mancunians then, with the way the kids race around the roads at 90 mph and brake hard to take a turn, our roads and air must be full of the stuff x

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