Victoria, Australia faces an early, more intense grass pollen season increasing thunderstorm asthma risk.
Victoria, Australia, is bracing for a heightened risk of thunderstorm asthma this spring, with health authorities warning that the grass pollen season may start earlier and more intensely. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when storms break pollen into smaller particles that can trigger severe asthma reactions. Following a deadly 2016 event, residents, particularly those with asthma and hay fever, are advised to take precautions, including staying indoors during storms and using prescribed medications.
October 04, 2024
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