21/10/2025
🌩️ THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA SEASON IS APPROACHING 🌬️
Springtime in Australia brings more than just blossoms—it can bring dangerous asthma flare-ups.
What is Thunderstorm Asthma?
It’s a powerful mix of airborne pollen, humidity, and storm activity. When rain hits pollen grains, they break into tiny particles that can travel deep into your lungs—triggering severe asthma symptoms.
Who’s at risk?
🌼 People with springtime hay fever (allergic rhinitis)
😮💨 People with asthma—especially if not using a preventer
🏙️ Even those without a formal asthma diagnosis
Why it matters:
In 2016, a thunderstorm asthma event in Victoria sent thousands to emergency rooms. Ambulances and hospitals were overwhelmed.
Protect yourself:
✅ Start using your asthma preventer before pollen season
✅ Stay alert to weather and pollen forecasts
✅ Speak to your Nurse Practitioner about your asthma plan
📄 Learn more from the National Asthma Council’s Fact Sheet
Let’s help you breathe easier this spring—book your respiratory assessment today at the Healthy Breathing Clinic.