Pollen does more than make you sneeze. It can cause thunderstorm asthma, even if you’re not asthmatic

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 12:01:18 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/pollen-does-more-than-make-you-sneeze-it-can-cause-thunderstorm-asthma-even-if-youre-not-asthmatic-190235>

"Climate change has caused melting icebergs, flooding, and landslides. It can
also bring about an increase in pollen levels, prolong the duration of pollen
season, and cause more pollen-related health problems.

Pollen grains landing on the moist membranes of the nose or eyes cause “hay
fever” (allergic rhinitis) in one in five people. This often leads to a runny
or blocked nose and itchy eyes.

During the pollen season, people with asthma are at greater risk of a flare-up.

Pollen can also trigger thunderstorm asthma, even in those who haven’t been
diagnosed with asthma and hay fever."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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