Impact of Climate Changes on Allergic Diseases
Abstract
Climate change is a serious global health concern. Longer allergy seasons and worsening air quality are the results of rising temperatures brought on by climate change. Extreme weather events increased exposure to pollen and other allergens, all contributing to worsening allergy and asthma symptoms with a rising prevalence of allergic disorders. Allergic disorders are conditions induced by the immune system’s hypersensitivity to normally harmless chemicals known as allergens. Allergic diseases include Allergic Rhinitis (AR), allergic asthma, urticaria, atopic dermatitis, contact allergies, and food allergies. The prevalence of allergic illnesses is rising globally, which is quite concerning. AR is the most common of all atopic diseases, afflicting 10%–30% of adults and up to 40% of children all over the world. The increased prevalence of allergic airway disease worldwide can be partially attributed to those global environmental changes. Climate change and air pollution pose adverse impacts on respiratory allergies. The chronic and recurring nature of AR, which results in poor quality of life and work/school loss despite the fact that it is not a life-threatening condition, poses a serious healthcare challenge.
Conflict of Interest: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Private Limited, India
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