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ACT Health warns there may be a thunderstorm asthma event on December 1 due to elevated pollen levels and the risk of severe thunderstorms in the region. While not all thunderstorms create asthma events, people who have hay fever or asthma should be vigilant as storms approach the Territory. Those diagnosed with asthma should carry a reliever inhaler with them in case symptoms develop. Where possible Canberrans should avoid being outside during a thunderstorm and during the wind gusts before a storm. To avoid pollen particles entering your home, close doors and windows and if you have air-conditioning turn it to the recirculate setting. If you develop asthma symptoms follow your asthma action plan, and use your reliever. If your symptoms do not improve from your usual asthma treatment seek urgent medical advice. In a medical emergency call 000 immediately. ACT Health reminds Canberrans to see their doctor or pharmacist and make sure their asthma action plans are up to date. An asthma action plan is crucial during the ACT’s pollen season, between September and January. People with asthma should use preventer medicine daily and have a reliever inhaler with them in case symptoms develop.
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ACT Health warns there may be a thunderstorm asthma event on December 1 due to elevated pollen levels and the risk of severe thunderstorms in the region.
While not all thunderstorms create asthma events, people who have hay fever or asthma should be vigilant as storms approach the Territory.
Those diagnosed with asthma should carry a reliever inhaler with them in case symptoms develop.
Where possible Canberrans should avoid being outside during a thunderstorm and during the wind gusts before a storm.
To avoid pollen particles entering your home, close doors and windows and if you have air-conditioning turn it to the recirculate setting.
If you develop asthma symptoms follow your asthma action plan, and use your reliever. If your symptoms do not improve from your usual asthma treatment seek urgent medical advice.
In a medical emergency call 000 immediately.
Thunderstorms and high pollen counts can have deadly consequences. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
ACT Health reminds Canberrans to see their doctor or pharmacist and make sure their asthma action plans are up to date.
An asthma action plan is crucial during the ACT’s pollen season, between September and January.
People with asthma should use preventer medicine daily and have a reliever inhaler with them in case symptoms develop.
