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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asthma
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.
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.
Polar Vortex and Respiratory Triggers
While some healthy individuals are not as affected by the coldest air of the season, those who are vulnerable or have pre-existing respiratory conditions should take precautions to ensure their personal health safety.
Energy Efficient Homes Increase Asthma Risk
As winter carries on, most of us in colder climates try to avoid the bad weather at all costs, which means spending most of our time indoors. And to ensure we stay as warm as possible, we work to keep our homes well insulated and free from drafts and leaky windows. In recent years, as it’s become a very popular form of home improvement to keep heating bills down but as it turns out, this may not be so good for our respiratory health.
Indoor Air Quality Explained
When we think of air pollution, we often envision dirty vehicle emissions poisoning the air we breathe or power plants and the bellowing of toxic fumes out of their towering smokestacks. Sure, outdoor air pollution causes serious health risks to our society, but if you believe outdoor air pollution is the biggest air quality risk to human health, we need to have a talk about the air inside your home, office, gym, and other indoor spaces.