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Is The Cram Fire in Oregon a “Megafire”? Experts Disagree
On July 13, 2025, a fire ignited near Willowdale, Oregon, in the remote grasslands of Jefferson County. In the days that followed, it exploded across the region, forcing evacuations, destroying buildings, and blackening the skies. Now spanning more than 95,000...
New Research: Cleaner Air Leads to Better Gut Health
We’ve long known that the air we breathe can shape our respiratory health—but new research is showing that indoor air pollution may also impact something deep inside our bodies: our gut microbiome and virome. That’s right. A recent randomized controlled...
The Hidden Toll of Wildfires: A Crisis Beyond the Flames
Wildfires are among the most dramatic and destructive events of our time—burning homes, displacing communities, and reshaping entire landscapes. But beyond the visible devastation, a quieter and more insidious crisis is unfolding. As the climate warms and wildfires become more...
E-Cigarettes Linked to COPD and Hypertension
Austin Air has been sounding the alarm on e-cigarettes for more than a decade. Now, new data—and a landmark Supreme Court decision—confirm what we warned about back in 2015: e-cigarette use is not without health risks, especially for youth and...
Microplastics Are Everywhere — Even in Us, What to Do
Plastics have transformed modern life, offering convenience, affordability, and durability. But the same qualities that make plastic so useful have created a slow-moving catastrophe—one that’s no longer just about littered beaches or floating trash islands. The plastic crisis is now...
Invisible Enemies: A Call for a Paradigm Shift in Medicine
Austin Air is not only a leader in air purification, but also a force for good in driving national conversations around environmental health and prevention. This past week, Austin Air partnered with Environmental Medicine Education International (EMEI) to host Invisible...
The Top 10 Blog Posts of 2024: Insights from Austin Air
As 2024 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the most impactful and thought-provoking blog posts we’ve shared throughout the year. From invisible hazards to groundbreaking research, these articles reflect our commitment to enhancing air quality and health. You’ll...
How Air Quality Impacts Pet Health: What New Research Says
Air quality has long been associated with health risks for humans, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) linked to respiratory, cardiovascular, and even cognitive issues. However, there has been less attention to the effects of air pollution on our pets—until now....
Air Purifiers Reduce Illness in Daycares: Latest Findings
Many parents are all too familiar with this scenario: you send your children to daycare or school and they return home with a runny nose, cough, or fever. (In fact, many parents reading this are likely experiencing back-to-school colds right...