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I Just Spent a Week with 13,000 Lung Experts. Here's What Worried Me Most
Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 2026 American Thoracic Society International Conference in Orlando, Florida. More than 13,000 clinicians, researchers, pulmonologists, and healthcare professionals gathered under one roof—some of the brightest minds in respiratory medicine on the...
They Deserved More Time: Honoring Those We Have Lost to Asthma and Anaphylaxis
In memory of every person whose life was cut short by a disease the world still does not take seriously enough. On May 24th, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Remembrance Day takes place around the world. It is an observance that most...
Celebrating the businesses, practitioners, and community leaders who are doing the quiet, essential work of changing lives one breath at a time. This Month, We've Been Telling the Truth About Asthma—And What Actually Causes It All month long, in honor...
When Mother's Instinct Outsmarts Modern Medicine
In honor of Mother's Day, we're celebrating the mothers who kept going — the ones who sat in waiting rooms with sick children and refused to accept "we don't know" as a final answer. There's a moment every mother in...
Why Are So Many People Developing Asthma—and What Can We Do About It?
A Deep Dive Into the Risk Factors Behind America's Most Common Chronic Lung Disease—for Asthma Awareness Month 2026 Key Takeaways 28.2 million Americans currently live with asthma—8.9% of adults and 6.7% of children. But the question nobody is asking loudly...
Dust Isn't Just Dirt: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Leading Environmental Experts Reveal Why Household Dust Is One of the Most Overlooked Threats to Your Indoor Air Quality Key Takeaways: Dust Isn't Just Dirt Dust is a carrier, not just a cosmetic nuisance. Household dust collects and carries mold...
Is Spring Cleaning Making You Sick?
Marilee Nelson’s personal story shows why cleaning products may make your symptoms worse each spring. The fix is simpler than you think. Key Takeaways Your cleaning and household products may be hurting you more than you know. Conventional and...
Pet Allergies Don't Have to Mean Giving Up Your Pet—Here's What Actually Helps
Celebrating National Pet Day with Austin Air Systems Key Takeaways Pets boost your health — but release dander, hair, bacteria, and VOCs into your air every day. Your pet's lungs are sensitive too. Poor indoor air contributes to respiratory...
Spring Allergies Out of Control? It’s Not Just Pollen
Every spring, the same narrative returns: pollen is the problem. And while pollen is a major trigger for seasonal allergies, focusing only on it misses a larger picture. For many people — especially those with allergies, asthma, or chemical sensitivities...