Allergens, Air Pollutants and Immune System Function in the Era of Global Warming

Nowadays, almost half of the world's population lives in or near areas where the quality of air is poor. Rapid changes in the environment related to the“industrial revolution” have changed the earth within almost no time. These civilization changes are usually positive, as they lead to technological advancement, raising living standards, providing better health care and hygiene. They are however accompanied by unforeseeable climatic changes and negative health effects, which result from progressive contamination of the biosphere, as well as excessive exposure to toxins and allergens. They, in turn, lead to a growing number of immune system dysfunctions or even deaths in animals and humans.