Thunderstorm Asthma
Keywords:
Asthma, thunderstorm, pauci-micronic, pollen grain
Abstract
Thunderstorm asthma is a form of allergic asthma occurring after sudden thunderstorms. This can happen suddenly to people in spring or summer when there are a lot of allergens in the air and the weather is hot, dry, windy, and stormy. This can affect a large number of inhabitants in a locality and hence local medical services may find it difficult to meet the exigency.
This article reviews the important features and clinical significance of thunderstorm asthma.
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an investigation of environmental triggers, effect on health services, and patient risk factors. Lancet Planet Health. 2018 Jun;2(6):e255-e263. DOI: 10.1016/S2542-5196(18)30120-7.
PMID: 29880157.
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the epidemic of 24/25 June 1994. Clin Exp Allergy. 1997 Jul;27(7):725-36. PMID: 9249264.
Published
2023-02-07
How to Cite
Dr. Jis B john, Dr. Ravindran Chetambath. (2023). Thunderstorm Asthma. The Indian Practitioner, 76(01), 20-21. Retrieved from https://articles.theindianpractitioner.com/index.php/tip/article/view/1483
Section
Review article
