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September 4, 2015

Labor Day: A Summer Tradition with Deeper Roots

In Buffalo, the weather is still hot and humid but summer is coming to an end. All of the telltale signs are here. Some leaves have started to change color and school has started in most districts. If the big...

August 28, 2015

Is your child's asthma worse this summer?

It could be the meds. It is no surprise that poor air quality has an adverse effect on our children’s asthma symptoms. Ozone in the environment together with carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide all reduce lung function and...

August 21, 2015

Pollution affects how well we work

Huge implications for the global economy The dangers of air pollution are well established. From respiratory problems to increased risk of strokes and heart attacks, the list is long and varied. But according to a team of researchers from Columbia,...

August 17, 2015

It's forest fire season. Air quality alert for many

Summertime in the US and Canada can mean many people often live with the threat of forest fires. For those people living nearby there is the very obvious and direct threat of fire. But the health of the wider population...

August 7, 2015

A cure for seasonal allergies

Could it really be that simple? Were your seasonal allergies worse than ever this year? Hopefully you are over the worst of it now but we all know it’ll be coming right back round again next year. Or maybe not....

July 31, 2015

Air cleaners can help the heart

And lower blood pressure too Here at Austin, we know that having an air purifier in the home can improve a whole range of respiratory problems. They help to reduce night time allergy attacks, minimize coughing and sneezing and eliminate...

July 27, 2015

Fatal reaction to foods can happen hours later

A warning to parents To have a child diagnosed with a food allergy is a scary prospect. A small amount of the wrong foods can make their mouth and throat swell and cause changes in heart rate. A severe reaction...

July 20, 2015

Summer travel tips

Keep stress levels to a minimum Planning a holiday with the family can be hectic at the best of times. But if one of your brood has asthma or allergies, things can get even more complicated. According to the experts,...