Tag: Hay Fever
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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: Protecting Asthma Sufferers
Understanding thunderstorm asthma and who is at risk South-eastern Australia faces a trusted health challenge every year as the grass pollen peak coincides with storm season. Thunderstorm asthma occurs when rain and humidity cause pollen grains to rupture into tiny sub-pollen particles, which are then driven to ground level by storm winds. These particles can…
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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…
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Be Prepared for Hay Fever Season: Expert Tips for Managing Allergies and Asthma
As spring approaches, many people anticipate the beauty of blooming flowers and warmer weather. However, this season also signals the onset of hay fever, a common allergic reaction triggered by pollen. General practitioners (GPs) are urging patients to prepare for this hay fever season, particularly those with pre-existing conditions like asthma and allergies. Understanding the…
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Be Prepared for Hay Fever Season: Manage Asthma and Allergies Effectively
As the spring months unfold, bringing warmth and blooming flowers, the joy of nature also comes with the looming presence of hay fever, asthma, and other allergies. General practitioners (GPs) across the nation are sounding the alarm about the need for individuals to prepare for hay fever season, especially in the face of increased pollen…
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Be Prepared for Hay Fever Season: Managing Asthma and Allergies
As the spring months arrive, nature awakens, and for many individuals, this change heralds the beginning of hay fever season. General practitioners (GPs) are urging patients to be proactive in managing their hay fever, allergies, and asthma symptoms, particularly with the mounting evidence that climate change is extending pollen seasons in urban areas. In fact,…