Global warming may be bad for asthma sufferers, some experts say. Warmer temperatures around the globe mean that trees and flowers bud earlier, which can make life miserable for people with asthma and pollen allergies. Some studies have shown that increased carbon dioxide leads to increased pollen levels.
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