Thunderstorm Asthma – Be Aware
Thunderstorm Asthma – Be Aware
Health & Wellness
24-09-2018Thunderstorm asthma can affect those with asthma or hay fever – especially people who experience wheezing or coughing with their hay fever.
Even if you don’t think you have asthma or hay fever, don’t ignore symptoms like wheezing or shortness of breath – check with your GP.
Learn more about asthma and hay fever.
Protect yourself this pollen season
Here are some things you can do to prepare for pollen season:
- If you have asthma – your GP can help you develop or update your asthma action plan to manage your asthma.
- If you’ve ever had asthma – talk to your GP about what you can do to help protect yourself from the risk of thunderstorm asthma this pollen season. Remember, taking an asthma preventer properly and regularly is key to preventing asthma, including thunderstorm asthma.
- If you experience wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness or a persistent cough then you may have asthma. It’s important you talk to your GP and get it checked out. Read More >
