Massive plumes of smoke spread of the huge fires in Southern California & Texas causing respiratory distress in thousands of people. Wildfire smoke contains not only toxic chemicals but also small particles that can clog the respiratory systems of humans and animals. These problems range from runny noses and burning eyes to more serious illnesses such as bronchitis. The particle exposure was associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Worse chemicals in smoke frequently are poisonous and can cause lingering aftereffects.
The most important thing to do is to reduce the amount of outdoor air that we breathe. Using the Austin air filter in your home will significantly reduce particles in the air, the protection of the respiratory system. Austin Air uses true HEPA media to capture microscopic particles that can damage the lungs. Austin air filters also include activated charcoal to reduce chemicals and gases in the air: a greater amount of carbon in the filter, greater capacity for pollutants, it has. For example the Ionizer is 15 pounds of charcoal, while the smaller HealthMate Jr. has 7 pounds of activated carbon.
Austin Air is doing everything possible to get the units and replacement filters to those in need. If you have any questions or concerns or anything we can help you, visit us at www.austinair.com or call 1-800-724-8403.
If it were not for the 4 Austin Air Purifiers that I use in my home, I would have been forced to drive out of the area. I'm a cripple, which leads me to be extremely sensitive to chemicalsl/smoke/fragrance. and I were locked in my bedroom on Sunday night. I pray for anyone who is breathing in the smoke. This is huge!!! Barbara j. Kiernan, the author behind the school wall, thank you, we live less than 5 km form large infernos and while our home is safely ensconced from the flames our lungs were attacked continuously for one week.
Recently (last year) I bought 3 model 200 Austin air purifiers for our rooms. They were life savors. The air outside is almost toxic at times, but the air in our bed rooms remain clean, breathable and without even a trace of smoke and soot. I plan to purchase the model 400 for our family room before the holidays. Your products live up to the hype. (Although I imagine the life expectancy of our pre filters and HEPAs were curtailed, but at least our are not.) Sincerely
