Research has shown that due to global warming a hotter climate means earlier spring and blooms, which means more allergies for those who suffer. Climate change is making far worse spring and fall time allergies. Allergies and Asthma are becoming more common. Millions of adults and children are sneezing and wheezing due to global warming.

Studies have shown that higher levels of CO2 and warmer temperatures play a role in plants blooming earlier and producing more pollen. With more allergens being produced earlier, the longer an allergy season lasts. The longer an allergy season lasts the stronger it impacts our health and our economy.

Current estimates show that spring arrives 10 to 14 days earlier than it did just 20 years ago. Pollen counts are rising and pollination is starting earlier and lasting longer. Research suggests that certain species that are highly allergenic could replace other species that don’t cause many allergies because the right conditions are occurring and allowing them to overgrow. Ragweed is a good example of this and the latest research shows that Ragweed plants at today’s CO2 levels are producing twice as much pollen. They are more potent as well. Some are concerned that we will see even more increases causing higher levels yet.

Asthmatic’s are at high risk due to the heavy allergens and increased air pollution. It is estimated that allergies and asthma cost the United States 33 billion dollars annually. Scientists think these numbers will increase.

Also on the rise is fungal growth. With the increase in moisture due to Global Warming which creates more intense rainstorms we can expect more mold. Exposure to mold and fungi is a huge trigger for those who suffer from both allergies and asthma. Many studies have proven that mold can cause severe harm to humans especially in elders and the young. In fact mold just doesn’t impact humans. In 2006 an infectious fungus killed an entire population of frogs. These skin infections due to global warming are a major threat to many amphibian species all over the world.

Climate change is altering how we live, breath, and sneeze. It is dramatically effecting those who live in the animal and plant world as well. So if you are hoping that your allergies and asthma wont be as bad next season ….think again. Global Warming is bound to make your symptoms worse! We will be sneezing and wheezing…. Oh My!