If you live close to a busy road or factory, pollution from the outside can find its way into your home. This type of air pollution is associated with a long list of health risks, including heart disease, strokes, dementia, and Alzheimer’s. The fumes from vehicles and factory emissions can also exacerbate existing conditions such as asthma, allergies, COPD, and other respiratory issues.

The Austin Air HealthMate Plus™
If you live in an urban setting or close to industrial activity, we recommend the Austin Air HealthMate Plus™. Using a combination of Medical Grade HEPA and more than 780 cubic inches of Activated Carbon, Potassium Iodide Impregnated Carbon and Zeolite, the HealthMate Plus™ is the best choice for the removal of the wide range of chemicals, gases, and odors often found in pollution from vehicles and industry which can often lead to a myriad of health issues.

As wildfires worsen and air quality plummets across many parts of the country, people are getting creative about protecting their lungs. One viral DIY trend that’s gained traction in recent years is a makeshift air purifier built by attaching HVAC filters to a box fan. Touted as an affordable solution, especially in emergencies, it’s an idea rooted in good intentions—but it comes with some serious drawbacks. While a DIY air purifier might seem like a clever hack in a pinch,...

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.1 That’s right. A recent randomized controlled trial out of rural Uganda revealed something remarkable—when indoor air quality improved, not only did participants experience fewer breathing problems, but researchers also saw measurable changes in the gut’s microbial community. These findings are preliminary, based on a small sample...

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 frequent, researchers are uncovering new ways these events are threatening human health. We’ve long understood that wildfires destroy property and worsen air quality. But now, studies show they’re also reversing decades of progress under clean air laws, creating widespread exposure...
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