Grass pollen season has arrived and may see many of us experience an increase in hay fever or the onset of asthma.
If you suffer from asthma and/or hay fever, it is crucial to have an ongoing asthma management plan. This allows you to be prepared for any circumstance that may arise as a result of increased pollen in the air, including a thunderstorm asthma event.
Thunderstorm asthma is said to be caused by an increased amount of grass pollen in the air, combined with a specific thunderstorm, causing pollen grains from grasses to be swept up in the wind and carried long distances.
By implementing an asthma management plan, you can monitor your usual asthma and hay fever symptoms and seek further health advice if these change.
The symptoms of asthma, hay fever and COVID-19 can be very similar and as a result, it can be difficult to tell the difference. If you have questions or concerns about what you are experiencing, we encourage you to contact your general practitioner.
For more information on thunderstorm asthma, visit the Better Health Channel website.
Approved by Dr Sara Barnes.