Global Warming & The Rise of Asthma

Author: Nicole Esclamado, BREATHE California of Los Angeles County

Synopsis: There has been substantial evidence correlating the global rise in asthma with climate-induced changes in air pollution and aeroallergens. Several studies have indicated that rising CO2 levels and temperatures favor ozone and pollen production. The aim of this report attached below is to (1) review recent studies on the impact of global warming on traffic-related pollutants and aeroallergens, (2) discuss the risk that climate change presents to respiratory diseases such as asthma, and (3) offer recommendations for (a) how to cope with these environmental changes and (b) help reduce their negative effects.

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