Air Pollution Professionals Explain How Climate Change Makes Pollen Allergies Worse

It's that time of year again: time to crank up the air-purifying devices in your home and get ready for what may be your worst allergy season yet.

In a press release, Camfil, an air-filtration manufacturer, explains that pollen allergies are on the rise, with a 21% increase in concentrations between 1990 and 2018.

It's no surprise, then, that the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has declared 2018 the "year of the pollen allergy," per the Washington Post.

And it's no surprise, then, that the US Environmental Protection Agency has declared 2019 the country's worst year for air pollution for a second year in a row.

"It's no coincidence that we're seeing more extreme weather events," says Camfil's US marketing director.

"Climate change is playing a role, and it's not going to go away."

In fact, the pollen count is expected to increase by 5% to 10% across the US this year, according to the National Climatic Data Center.

Camfil offers a number of tips for mitigating the effects of climate change on pollen allergies, including turning off outdoor air conditioning when pollen counts are high and switching to an all-natural, HEPA-based air filtration system.

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