A recent study shows that it could start up to 40 days earlier and last 19 days longer by the end of the century.
Dr. Eugene Choo, an allergist and immunologist at UCSF, says that while calling this an “emergency” might seem like an overstatement, the study raises legitimate concerns — especially because suffering from allergies comes at a literal cost.
Aside from affecting our quality of life, Choo says that allergies can increase absenteeism for both children and adults, decrease productivity and hinder job performance. “We could see really, really significant multimillion dollar economic costs down the road as well as just potentially more difficult-to-control asthma in the future if this does transpire,” he says. “Which it looks like at least to some extent, it will.
This type of study is nothing new. Choo says that the link between warming temperatures and worsening allergies is already well documented, showing strong correlations between the two. “This is something that really has been pretty well demonstrated in other literature prior to this study,” he continues., one of their studies showed that the local mold and pollen season has gotten eight to nine weeks longer over the past two decades.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
A Study Predicts Allergy Season Could Start 40 Days Sooner Due to Climate ChangePollen allergy season could start as much as 40 days earlier by the end of the century due to climate change, a study found.
Read more »
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, VP Kamala Harris still negativeVice President Kamala Harris tested negative, but is curtailing her schedule as a result of her husband's positive test.
Read more »
La Jolla immunologist shatters the glass ceiling in fight against COVID-19“Girls rising up in generations— don’t let anyone tell you a girl can’t do this. Girls can do this as well and better.'
Read more »
Emhoff tests positive for COVID-19, VP Harris still negativeSecond gentleman Doug Emhoff has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced Tuesday.
Read more »
‘The Bachelorette’ Makes History for Season 19 After Clayton’s Messy ‘Bachelor’ Finale (SPOILERS)SPOILER ALERT: Do not read ahead, if you have not watched Clayton Echard’s finale of “The Bachelor,” which aired March 14 and 15 on ABC. ABC has picked not one, but two stars for …
Read more »