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Table 1. Mitigation and adaptation strategies for climate change impacts on allergic diseases.

Strategies	Examples	References
Surveillance of allergenic species and targeted eradication	Modeling spread of invasive species (such as common ragweed) Targeting regions with suitable habitats for eradication	[38, 114]
Real-time pollen monitoring and forecasting	Predictive model building Incorporating pollen levels into health applications that allow users to alter their behavior or increase medication use on high pollen count days	[115–122]
Public health considerations in land use	Involvement of public health officials in land use decision making can reduce siting of residential areas in industrial zones and in proximity to polluting sources	[123, 124]
Engineering solutions for adaptation to increased flood risk	Open source mapping to estimate flood vulnerable areas Green infrastructure such as permeable pavements and rain gardens that reduce run off Home preparations such as clearing stormwater drains	[125, 126]
Municipal, state, and federal policy	Investment in electric vehicles and alternative transportation Enforcement of air quality regulations	[127, 128]
Improvements to housing infrastructure	Increase affordable housing stock Integrated pest management Housing mobility programs for low income families	[129–133]
School-based health programs	Education of students, their caregivers, and school staff on asthma medication use and environmental control measures to reduce exposure to triggers in school and home School administration of allergy and asthma controller medication Improved communication between school nurses and healthcare providers	[134–136]
Community investment	Investment in infrastructure Access to healthcare Access to healthy food Green spaces for recreation	[137, 138]

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