Tag: grass pollen
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Prepare Now for Thunderstorm Asthma Season in South-Eastern Australia
Thunderstorm asthma season is here: what you need to know South-eastern Australia faces its high-risk period for thunderstorm asthma as grass pollen peaks in November. Thunderstorm events can rupture pollen grains into tiny sub-pollen particles (SPPs) that travel on storm winds and are easily inhaled at ground level. For people with asthma or hay fever,…
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Thunderstorm Asthma Season: Prepare Now
Understanding thunderstorm asthma season South-eastern Australia faces a critical period each year when thunderstorms coincide with high pollen counts. Thunderstorm asthma can rapidly worsen symptoms for people with asthma and hay fever, especially when grass pollen peaks in November. During storms, rain and moisture cause pollen grains to absorb water and rupture into tiny sub-pollen…