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The Most Tested. The Most Trusted. Why That Matters More Than Ever.

When the air around you becomes a threat—from wildfire smoke, chemical disasters, or toxic VOC releases—your air purifier either performs or it doesn't. Austin Air has spent decades proving, through independent testing, government deployments, and eight rigorous clinical trials, that...

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Air Quality and Athletic Ability During Winter’s Big Games

February is rarely gentle. Even in a good year, it’s a slog — short days, long nights, and that cabin-fever feeling that sets in when winter keeps us locked inside. This year, the challenge feels even sharper, thanks to repeated...

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Subclade K: Why This Flu Season Feels Different

This winter’s flu season has left many people asking the same question: Why does everyone seem to be sick at the same time? Emergency rooms are busier than usual, schools and workplaces are seeing widespread absences, and even people who...

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A black and white photo of Richard Taylor, a man with white hair and glasses. He was the inventor and founder of Austin Air. The photo is flanked by translucent images of Austin Air Purifiers and the Austin Air logo.

Austin Air: Trusted for 35 Years, Built for a Lifetime

For 35 years, Austin Air has done something exceptional in modern manufacturing: build a product so dependable and so clinically validated that it has become synonymous with serious air purification.  As Austin Air celebrates its 35th anniversary, we’re looking back...

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Black Carbon and Your Lungs: New Evidence Emerges

A new study, set to appear in the upcoming January issue of the journal Environmental Research, finds that long-term exposure to Black Carbon (BC) is associated with increased incidence of adult-onset asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).1 These findings...

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The Role of Air Quality in Preventing and Managing Diabetes

November 14 is World Diabetes Day, when the global health community focuses on raising awareness of diabetes and how to prevent, manage, and live well with it. This year’s theme from the World Health Organization emphasizes that “diabetes can affect...

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Alarming Link Between Common Infections and Heart Diseases

It’s cold and flu season, a source of stress and anxiety for some people—like senior or immunocompromised folks. But for many others, catching the flu is an unpleasant reality but nothing to worry about. A sweeping new analysis published in...

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A photo showing a person sitting in a recliner, before a fire, reading a book. A black Austin Air Purifier is in the background with illustrations of green virus particles going into the unit and blue whiffs of fresh air coming out.

Reduce Viral Load and Body Burden during Cold and Flu Season

It starts with a single sneeze in the classroom. Or the office. Or at home. In a fraction of a second, that sneeze releases thousands of tiny droplets—a mix of water, mucus, and viral particles—into the air. Larger droplets fall...

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The Link Between Air Pollution Exposure and Depression

Each October, National Depression Education and Awareness Month shines a light on one of the most common and complex mental health conditions in the world. Its goal is simple but vital: to encourage understanding, early screening, and effective treatment for...

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