What is thunderstorm asthma? How do ordinary people guard against it?

Thunderstorm asthma refers to the acute attack or aggravation of bronchial asthma in thunderstorm weather or immediately after it, which mostly occurs in pollen season, and can be manifested as a large-scale outbreak of asthma in local areas, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe, and severe cases can be life-threatening. Therefore, it has a great adverse impact on the health of high-risk groups and brought great pressure and test to regional medical first aid.

Prevention of thunderstorm asthma;

① It is suggested to close the doors and windows as far as possible during a thunderstorm and stay indoors. Even if it is sunny after a thunderstorm, stay indoors for a while. Because the evaporation of rain will bring a lot of small particles shattered by thunderstorms into the air.

② If you have been diagnosed as allergic rhinitis or bronchial asthma, you must adhere to the standard medication and make regular follow-up visits in rainy season. Prepare preventive and palliative drugs in advance and go to the hospital as soon as possible if necessary.

③ When you come back outdoors, you can wash your nose and face with salt water or clear water. If conditions permit, you can use an air purifier.