Erschienen in:
07.06.2023
The Impact of Climate Change on Asthma and Allergic-Immunologic Disease
verfasst von:
Grace Kelly, Osatohamwen I. Idubor, Sophie Binney, Paul J. Schramm, Maria C. Mirabelli, Joy Hsu
Erschienen in:
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
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Ausgabe 8/2023
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
This review discusses climate change-related impacts on asthma and allergic-immunologic disease, relevant US public health efforts, and healthcare professional resources.
Recent Findings
Climate change can impact people with asthma and allergic-immunologic disease through various pathways, including increased exposure to asthma triggers (e.g., aeroallergens, ground-level ozone). Climate change-related disasters (e.g., wildfires, floods) disrupting healthcare access can complicate management of any allergic-immunologic disease. Climate change disproportionately affects some communities, which can exacerbate disparities in climate-sensitive diseases like asthma. Public health efforts include implementing a national strategic framework to help communities track, prevent, and respond to climate change-related health threats. Healthcare professionals can use resources or tools to help patients with asthma and allergic-immunologic disease prevent climate change-related health impacts.
Summary
Climate change can affect people with asthma and allergic-immunologic disease and exacerbate health disparities. Resources and tools are available to help prevent climate change-related health impacts at the community and individual level.