⛈️ Did you know a thunderstorm could send you to A&E — even if you've never had asthma?
It sounds dramatic, but thunderstorm asthma is a very real phenomenon, and it can escalate from zero to life-threatening in a matter of minutes. Here's the terrifying part: it doesn't just affect people with a diagnosis. If you get hay fever in spring, sneeze around grass, or have never even thought about your lungs — you could still be at risk. What actually happens is wild. During a storm, grass pollen grains absorb moisture and burst into thousands of microscopic fragments. Those fragments are so tiny they bypass your nose entirely and travel straight into your lungs. Then the storm's winds concentrate all of that at ground level, right where you're breathing. In South-East Australia, this peaks October through December — and past events have overwhelmed emergency services across entire cities simultaneously. Things worth knowing before storm season hits: the difference between hay fever symptoms and a genuine asthma emergencythe 4-4-4 first aid method (it could save someone's life)why staying indoors isn't always enough Full article with symptoms, prevention strategies, and emergency guidance 👇 🔗 What is Thunderstorm Asthma? Symptoms, Causes, and Prevention
