Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Stress and Mental Health01:30

Stress and Mental Health

581
Chronic stress profoundly affects mental health, significantly influencing mood, behavior, and overall quality of life. Research closely links chronic stress with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Ongoing exposure to stress can lead to physiological and psychological changes, initiating a cycle of emotional distress and maladaptive coping mechanisms.
Individuals with depression often experience challenges in both their personal and professional...
581
Global Climate Change01:50

Global Climate Change

28.7K
Throughout its ~4.5 billion year history, the Earth has experienced periods of warming and cooling. However, the current drastic increase in global temperatures is well outside of the Earth’s cyclic norms, and evidence for human-caused global climate change is compelling. Paleoclimatology, the study of ancient climate conditions, provides ample evidence for human-caused global climate change by comparing recent conditions with those in the past.
28.7K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-II: Pathophysiology01:20

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-II: Pathophysiology

4.2K
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) pathophysiology is intricate and multifaceted, involving a complex interplay of physiological processes. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for effectively managing and treating COPD. Here is an in-depth look at the critical elements in the pathophysiology of COPD:
Chronic Inflammation
4.2K
Nociception01:44

Nociception

33.0K
Nociception—the ability to feel pain—is essential for an organism’s survival and overall well-being. Noxious stimuli such as piercing pain from a sharp object, heat from an open flame, or contact with corrosive chemicals are first detected by sensory receptors, called nociceptors, located on nerve endings. Nociceptors express ion channels that convert noxious stimuli into electrical signals. When these signals reach the brain via sensory neurons, they are perceived as pain.
33.0K
Pain01:20

Pain

1.2K
Pain serves as a critical warning signal that alerts the body to potential or actual harm. When mechanical pressure on the skin is intense, such as from a sharp pinch, the sensation transitions from touch to pain. Similarly, extreme temperatures, like a hot pot handle, convert the sensation of heat into pain. Pain can also result from overstimulation of other senses, such as blinding light, loud noise, or the intense heat from habañero peppers. This ability to sense pain is essential for...
1.2K
Asthma-I: Introduction01:29

Asthma-I: Introduction

3.3K
Asthma is a chronic respiratory ailment that requires careful management due to its varying symptoms and influencing factors. It is characterized by airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible airflow obstruction, leading to symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. The symptom frequency and intensity may vary considerably over time. It is also linked to immune system responses to allergens and irritants, highlighting the complex...
3.3K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Clinician Guidance on the Benefits of Healthy Nutrition and Increased Physical Activity for People With Type 2 Diabetes Following Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonist Initiation.

Clinical diabetes : a publication of the American Diabetes Association·2025
Same author

Screening programmes for early detection of chronic kidney disease in the USA and other English-speaking countries (Canada, Australia and UK): a systematic literature review.

BMJ open·2025
Same author

Combination vs. single-drug nonprescription analgesics for acute pain management: A narrative review.

British journal of clinical pharmacology·2025
Same author

Urinary tract infection in adults: gaps in current guidelines - opinions from an international multidisciplinary panel and relevance to clinical practice.

BMC proceedings·2025
Same author

Two Phase I, Randomized, Open-Label, Multiple-Dose, Crossover Studies Investigating the Systemic Bioavailability of Topical Diclofenac Diethylamine Gels Compared With Oral Diclofenac Tablets.

Clinical pharmacology in drug development·2025
Same author

Evaluating the Real-World Use of Topical Diclofenac Sodium Gel 1% Using US Longitudinal Electronic Health Records Database: A study supporting OTC switch.

Pain and therapy·2025

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jan 10, 2026

Measuring Carbon Content in Airway Macrophages Exposed to Carbon-Containing Particulate Matters
05:18

Measuring Carbon Content in Airway Macrophages Exposed to Carbon-Containing Particulate Matters

Published on: July 12, 2024

678

Climate Change and Air Pollution-Related Health Effects on Pain.

Pamela Kushner1,2, Pranab Kalita3, Frédérique Bariguian Revel4

  • 1Family Medicine, University of California Irvine Medical Center, Orange, CA 92868, USA.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|November 27, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Climate change and air pollution worsen pain conditions like arthritis and migraines. Extreme weather and pollutants disproportionately impact women

Keywords:
chronic painenvironmental pollutantsextreme weathermusculoskeletal painparticulate mattervulnerable populations

More Related Videos

Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure
08:17

Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure

Published on: August 25, 2017

11.4K
Visualizing Lung Cellular Adaptations during Combined Ozone and LPS Induced Murine Acute Lung Injury
14:48

Visualizing Lung Cellular Adaptations during Combined Ozone and LPS Induced Murine Acute Lung Injury

Published on: March 21, 2021

5.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jan 10, 2026

Measuring Carbon Content in Airway Macrophages Exposed to Carbon-Containing Particulate Matters
05:18

Measuring Carbon Content in Airway Macrophages Exposed to Carbon-Containing Particulate Matters

Published on: July 12, 2024

678
Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure
08:17

Generation of a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Model in Mice by Repeated Ozone Exposure

Published on: August 25, 2017

11.4K
Visualizing Lung Cellular Adaptations during Combined Ozone and LPS Induced Murine Acute Lung Injury
14:48

Visualizing Lung Cellular Adaptations during Combined Ozone and LPS Induced Murine Acute Lung Injury

Published on: March 21, 2021

5.5K

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Pain Medicine
  • Climate Change Research

Background:

  • Climate change and air pollution present significant global health challenges.
  • Emerging evidence suggests a link between environmental factors and pain perception.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively reviewed these associations across diverse pain conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between climate-related weather parameters and air pollution with pain.
  • To synthesize findings across various pain conditions including musculoskeletal, postoperative, headache/migraine, dysmenorrhea, and chest pain.
  • To highlight the disproportionate pain burden of climate change and air pollution.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of studies published from 2014 onwards.
  • Inclusion of research examining weather parameters (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure) and air pollutants (particulate matter).
  • Analysis of associations with diverse pain conditions.

Main Results:

  • Increased humidity linked to knee osteoarthritis and gout pain; temperature extremes associated with gout and chest pain.
  • No significant link found between weather and acute low-back pain.
  • Heat waves, humidity, rainfall, and air pollution correlated with headaches/migraines.
  • Air pollution linked to dysmenorrhea; lower temperatures/higher humidity worsened menstrual cramps.
  • Lower barometric pressure, higher temperatures, and humidity may affect postoperative pain.

Conclusions:

  • Climate change and air pollution demonstrably influence various pain conditions.
  • Women appear disproportionately affected by these environment-related pain exacerbations.
  • Further research is crucial to understand and mitigate these health impacts.