Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events in Australia

Several climate change –related predictions and observations have been documented for the Australian continent. Extreme weather events such as cycles of severe drought and damaging flooding are occurring with greater frequency and have a severe impact on human health. Two specific aspects of climate change affecting all ergic and other respiratory disorders are outlined: firstly, the consequences of extreme weather events and secondly, the change in distribution of airborne allergens that results from various climate change factors.
Source: Immunology and Allergy Clinics of North America - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Source Type: research