How climate change makes your allergies worse

Pollen isn’t the only allergen impacted by climate change. Increased humidity, heat, and flooding also create ideal conditions for mold to flourish in places where it was previously rare. That can cause mold allergies to flare up, especially in the aftermath of climate-driven disasters like hurricanes, or for patients living in older buildings, basement units, or other homes without proper ventilation, Tummala said. …