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Poor indoor air quality? Your HVAC system could be to blame
It’s probably up there as one of the more boring chores we have to consider. But having your Heating Ventilation and Cooling System cleaned is important, particularly for people with allergies and respiratory issues. And, if you can see mold...
Is the classroom making your child sick?
As the new school year gets underway, now seems like a good time to talk about the importance of clean air in the classroom. How does it affect a child’s performance? Their attendance records? And their overall school experience? Children...
Smoke from wildfires used to study effects of nuclear war
Recent wildfires in the US gave scientists their first opportunity to test what’s known as the ‘Nuclear Winter Theory’. The Nuclear Winter Theory is a term used to describe weather conditions after a nuclear war. A nuclear explosion would create...
The Only Clinically Proven Medical Grade Air Purifier
Our involvement in clinical trials started in 2001 when we were selected by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the country’s number one children’s hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, to take part in a clinical trial. Our work with the American...
Scientific air quality study moves to next phase!
We have some exciting news to share this week!! Austin Air Purifiers have been chosen to take part in another study. This time we will be working with the Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, the East Boston Social Centers,...
Allergies, a Few Things to Watch Out for This Fall
When we think of allergy season, we tend to think of spring and early summer. That’s the time when most grasses and flowers pollinate, causing havoc for people with allergies. But fall allergies can be just as bad, particularly for...
Air pollution ages our lungs by 2 YEARS!!
Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) can age our lungs by up to 2 years. That’s according to a study just published in the European Respiratory Journal. More than 300,000 people were monitored for the purposes...
More on the dangers of air pollution in pregnancy
Last month, three studies were published highlighting the risks for pregnant women exposed to air pollution. This month, another study uncovers further threats. A team from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found that pregnant women living close to...
Remove air pollutants to reduce your dementia risk
Dementia is a term used to describe a group of diseases that affect a person’s memory or thinking skills. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and accounts for up to 80% of dementia cases. Vascular dementia is another...