A message from the nurse

Thunderstorm Asthma

Grass pollen season is on its way, bringing an increase in asthma and hay fever. It also brings the chance of Thunderstorm Asthma. If you sneeze and wheeze during pollen season, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about what you can do to protect yourself. Find out more on the Better Health Channel.

Get ready for grass pollen season

• If you have asthma, see your doctor regularly. Update your asthma action plan, carry your reliever medication and treat any hay fever.
• If you experience hay fever, see your doctor or pharmacist about the best treatment and your risk of thunderstorm asthma. Have reliever medication available.
• Learn how and when to use your medications properly.
• Learn asthma first aid and if you have an asthma action plan make sure you understand what to do if you get an asthma flare or attack.
• Avoid thunderstorms in grass pollen season, especially the wind gusts before the storm. Stay inside and close doors and windows.

Watch this video to find out more about thunderstorm asthma and what can you do to help prepare for grass pollen season: