Thunderstorm asthma season approaches
Health authorities in New South Wales are warning residents to prepare for 'thunderstorm asthma' season, which runs from October to December. The condition is triggered by high pollen levels combined with specific weather patterns, posing risks even to those without a history of asthma.
Why it matters
Public health warnings are essential for preventing respiratory emergencies during seasonal weather shifts.
As spring settles in, health authorities are urging residents to prepare for asthma season, with experts warning that high pollen levels and thunderstorms can create dangerous conditions for people with asthma and hay fever.
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NSW Health says the period from October to December carries an increased risk of ‘thunderstorm asthma’, a phenomenon that occurs when high pollen levels combine with specific thunderstorm conditions.
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