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Thunderstorm asthma
Thunderstorm asthma can be very serious for people with asthma. The peak time for thunderstorm asthma is mainly spring but can extend to December during the grass pollen season. Your local media may announce ‘Thunderstorm Asthma Alerts’ on days when there is a high risk.
WHAT CAN I DO?
To lower the chance of having thunderstorm asthma when it is a known trigger for you, it is best to have good asthma management year-round.
This means:
- using your preventer especially during the spring thunderstorm season
- keeping your hay fever under control and taking any necessary hay fever medication
- checking pollen levels and where possible avoid being outside on these days.
- being prepared. Have your scripts and supply of your asthma and hay fever medicines ready for the thunderstorm asthma and pollen seasons.
Asthma
If your child has Asthma and you haven't done this already, please return 2023 Asthma Plans to the office.
Your Child's Asthma Plan must be completed by your GP