'Thunderstorm asthma' warning to millions of Brits as storms set to batter UK - what is it and how to keep safe
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Met Office has warned thunderstorms will batter much of the UK on today, August 2. The 1 in 12 British adults with asthma, including those who specifically have both asthma and hay fever, may be at risk of ‘thunderstorm asthma’, according to doctors.
That’s around 5.4 million people in the UK who could be at risk of a life-threatening asthma attack – which can be exacerbated by stormy weather.
A doctor has shared the causes of thunderstorm asthma and the symptoms so you can watch out for them as the bad weather rolls in.
The GP has also explained what to do to prevent such an attack – and what to do if you experience thunderstorm asthma for the first time. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features GP at LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor, Dr Neel Patel wants the public to be aware of the phenomenon of thunderstorm asthma.
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