Monash University
The highest risk period for thunderstorm asthma is here, if you suffer from asthma or hay fever, it is important to be prepared.
Thunderstorm asthma occurs when people develop serious asthma symptoms over a short period of time caused by high amounts of pollen and a certain type of thunderstorm.
You can check the Victorian Government’s epidemic thunderstorm asthma risk forecast here: health.vic.gov.au
A Monash expert is available to talk about tips on how to cope with and prepare for this years’ thunderstorm asthma season.
Professor Mark Hew, Head of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology, Alfred Hospital, and Adjunct Clinical Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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