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Can Air Purification Help Reduce Histamine Release?
Histamine: It may be the most annoying chemical in the body. Whether it’s pesky springtime allergies, food allergies, or skin reactions, histamine causes an allergic reaction, but what exactly is it and how can you start feeling better? What is...
It’s Shaping Up to Be a BAD Allergy Season
Springtime brings more stuffy or runny noses, sneezing and scratchy throats for the millions of seasonal allergy sufferers in the U.S. It’s early in the spring, but the airborne allergens in much of the U.S. are already causing intense allergy...
A review by the EPA looked at the most common types of air filters and found that using a combination of HEPA and activated carbon (like the Austin Air filters) is the most effective. What’s even better, Austin Air uses...
The Perfect Christmas Gift for the Health-Conscious Person on Your List
Christmas is right around the corner. You know that feeling: like the clock is ticking. There are only so many shopping days left ’til the big day! So you have to get your ducks in a row. And with so...
Back to School Shopping with Austin Air
As the new school year gets underway, it’s a busy time for families. Shopping for school supplies, adjusting to a new routine, and perhaps even starting a new school. But have you stopped to consider your indoor air quality? Good...
Using Your Health Insurance to Pay for an Air Purifier
Using Your Health Insurance to Pay for An Air Purifier Can you use your health insurance to pay for an air purifier? Air purifiers are not usually covered by health insurance. However, you can use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA)...
With Father’s Day fast approaching, this week, we take a look at men’s health, including how well they sleep, how much they snore, and what allergies they have. Shut Up!! If you’ve spent time in the vicinity of a loud...
Opening Your Windows This Spring Isn't Enough to Freshen Up Your Home
When the weather warms up, we can’t wait to fling open all the windows and doors to freshen up our homes. But is this really the best way to improve indoor air quality and remove airborne pollutants? In a word,...
Misconceptions Surrounding Air Purifiers
The need for air purifiers has grown exponentially over the last few years, but as demand increases, so do the number of questions and concerns. So, this week we take a look at some of those issues and try to...