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Breathe Easy: Why Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Matters

May is more than just the start of warmer weather—it’s Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, a time to advocate, educate, and breathe a little deeper (literally and figuratively). There are more than 25 million people in the U.S. with asthma...

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What’s the AQI, Anyway? A Simple Air Quality Index Guide

We check the weather before we leave the house, but how often do we check the air? The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a simple, color-coded system that helps us understand how clean or polluted the air is – and...

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Reframing Disability and Highlighting the Role of Clean Air

Today, December 3, is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Disability is often seen as something that happens to a small, specific group of people. In reality, most of us will experience a form of disability at some point in...

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Indoor Air Quality: Cook Better to Breathe Better

Cooking is an essential activity in every household, but it also comes with hidden risks to indoor air quality. From fumes released by gas appliances to the harmful particles produced when food is burned, knowing what’s in the air you...

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How to Spot Dirty Air in Your Home: Key Signs and Solutions

How to Spot Dirty Air in Your Home: Key Signs and Solutions While we often think of air pollution as something happening outdoors, indoor air is often even more contaminated – sometimes 100x more polluted!1 But how do you know...

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Austin Air Unveils New Docuseries About Asthma and Schools

Austin Air is proud to announce the release of its new three-part docuseries, “Breath of Hope: Combating Childhood Asthma in U.S. Schools.” This compelling series aims to shed light on the growing epidemic of childhood asthma and the critical role...

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World Allergy Awareness Week 2015

World Allergy Awareness Week 2015

World Allergy Awareness Week 2015, organized by the World Allergy Organization, is April 13-19. The focus is on Airway Allergies - the Human and Economic Burden.

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Smoking During Pregnancy - Hopeful and Fearful News

Smoking During Pregnancy - Hopeful and Fearful News

New evidence shows that although asthma caused by in utero smoke exposure may be reversible, smoking during pregnancy may cause more harm than previously realized.

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Team Austin Pairs with the American Lung Association to “Fight for Air”

Team Austin Pairs with the American Lung Association to “Fight for Air”

Austin Air was proud to participate in the 2015 Fight for Air Climb to benefit the American Lung Association.

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