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Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal The role of extreme weather and climate-related events on asthma outcomes

Climate Change and Human Health Literature Portal

Rorie A, Poole JA
2021
Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America. 41 (1): 73-84

Extreme weather and climate events are likely to increase in frequency and severity as a consequence of global climate change. These are events that can include flooding rains, prolonged heat waves, drought, wildfires, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, storm surge, and coastal flooding. It is important to consider these events as they are not merely meteorologic occurrences but are linked to our health. We aim to address how these events are interconnected with asthma outcomes associated with thunderstorm asthma, pollen production, mold infestation from flooding events, and poor air quality during wildfires.

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    General Exposure, Air Pollution, Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster
    • General Exposure, Air Pollution, Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster: Allergens
    United States
    Respiratory Impact
    • Respiratory Impact: Asthma
    Review Article
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