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Top 5 Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: The Best Companions for Allergy Sufferers
Have you found yourself wanting a dog but can’t seem to stop sneezing when you’re around them? You’re not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, as much as 10-20% of people in the US are allergic to dogs...
Are You Eating Foods That Can Make Your Allergies Worse?
We’re in the heat of allergy season. For the millions of people in the U.S. who suffer from allergies, this time of year brings itchy eyes, nose, and throat, sneezing, mucus buildup, congestion, and other pesky symptoms. Luckily, there are...
Five Methods for Relief from Seasonal Allergy Symptoms
We’re in the heat of allergy season – which means sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and other pesky symptoms. Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, can make day to day life more difficult. Here are five ways to find...
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 Certified HEPA Material and activated carbon (like the Austin Air filters) is the most effective. What’s even better, Austin...
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)...