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Welcome to Breathing Under Pressure: Climate Conditions and Asthma. Here, we explore the crucial connection between our changing climate and respiratory health. Discover resources, insights, and practical steps to manage asthma in a world facing environmental challenges. Join us in creating a healthier future, one breath at a time.

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Dive into our carefully curated resources to better understand how climate conditions impact asthma and what you can do to protect your respiratory health. From informative articles to practical tips, we're here to support you.

What is Asthma?

Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While asthma is often associated with allergens or exercise, environmental and climate- related factors play a significant role in triggering symptoms. As climate change continues to alter air quality and weather patterns, individuals with asthma are increasingly exposed to conditions that worsen airway inflammation and immune responses.

About the Website

This website explores how climate conditions—such as seasonal pollen, wildfire smoke, air pollution, temperature, and humidity—affect immune responses in people with asthma. By examining scientific research, this site aims to explain how environmental factors activate the immune system and contribute to asthma flare-ups.

Purpose of This Website

This website was created by Camila Caldera as a professional product for an AP English III independent research project. The research investigates how different climate conditions influence immune responses in individuals with asthma.

Asthma is not only a respiratory condition but also an immune-related disease. Environmental stressors can trigger exaggerated immune reactions that cause airway swelling, inflammation, and difficulty breathing. The goal of this website is to present scientific findings in a clear and accessible way so readers can better understand the connection between climate conditions and asthma.

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🫁 ASTHMA AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that involves an overactive immune response. In people with asthma, the immune system reacts strongly to environmental triggers that are usually harmless, such as pollen or air pollutants.

When an allergen enters the body, the immune system may produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. These antibodies trigger immune cells to release chemicals like histamine and cytokines. This process causes airway swelling, excess mucus production, and tightening of the muscles around the airways, making it difficult to breathe.

Because asthma is closely linked to immune system function, changes in the environment, especially those related to climate; can significantly worsen symptoms.


🌍 WHY THIS RESEARCH MATTERS

Climate change is increasing exposure to environmental triggers that negatively affect individuals with asthma. Longer pollen seasons, rising temperatures, worsening air pollution, and more frequent wildfires all contribute to heightened immune responses and increased asthma flare-ups.

Understanding how climate conditions influence immune function is essential for improving public health awareness and supporting individuals with asthma. This research emphasizes the need for greater attention to environmental health and preventative strategies as climate conditions

Preventing Asthma Attacks in a Changing Climate

Asthma attacks are often triggered by environmental factors such as pollen, wildfire smoke, air pollution, heat, and humidity. These conditions cause stronger immune responses in people with asthma, leading to airway inflammation and breathing difficulty.
Checking air quality and pollen levels can help reduce exposure to common triggers. Limiting outdoor activity on high-pollen or smoky days, keeping windows closed, and showering after being outside can lower the risk of asthma flare-ups. Heat and humidity can also worsen symptoms, so staying hydrated, avoiding intense activity during extreme heat, and spending time in air-conditioned spaces is important.
Wildfire smoke and pollution increase lung irritation and immune activation. During poor air quality days, remaining indoors with filtered air and avoiding outdoor exercise can help protect respiratory health. Consistent medical management, including following asthma action plans and carrying rescue inhalers, is essential for preventing severe attacks.
Why This Matters
As climate conditions worsen, environmental triggers are becoming more common. Even people without asthma are affected by declining air quality, making asthma prevention and awareness a shared community responsibility.

 

"There are few restrictions on your life with asthma, as long as you take care of yourself."

- Jackie Joyner Kersee

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