Climate Change and the Impact On Interstitial Lung Diseases
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review aims to summarize the latest evidence on how climate change has altered the environmental exposures and their influence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and outcomes of interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Rising global temperatures are exacerbating environmental threats (like heatwaves, floods, and dust storms) and worsening air quality. This burden disproportionately affects certain vulnerable groups, accelerating the decline of their ILD. Epigenetic modifications play a vital role in explaining the interaction between the environmental factors and development and progression of ILD. Establishment of strong policies is critical for both reducing the rate of climate change and implementing better adaptation strategies to protect the vulnerable group from its ongoing consequences.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Pulmonary Therapy
- Publisher
- Springer Science and Business Media LLC
- Volume
- 12
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 145–160
- Publication date
- 26 January 2026
- Language
- EN