Riverina residents should be on high alert for thunderstorm asthma today.
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Murrumbidgee Local Health District director of public health Tracey Oakman has issued a thunderstorm asthma alert for the region.
Current high pollen counts and the predicted thunderstorms can increase the risk of asthma.
Residents who know they have asthma should carry their asthma puffer with them at all times and try to stay indoors with the windows and doors closed during the storm period.
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Residents should also be aware that thunderstorm asthma can also affect people who have not had asthma before.
Anyone with breathing difficulties should call 000 or go to their nearest hospital emergency department.
To receive an SMS alert when the pollen counts are high and thunderstorms are predicted, go to; https://science.csu.edu.au/asthma and register for alerts.
Catie McLeod
Catie is a reporter at The Daily Advertiser covering health and Wagga City Council. You can contact her on c.mcleod@dailyadvertiser.com.au or 0475 819 651.
Catie is a reporter at The Daily Advertiser covering health and Wagga City Council. You can contact her on c.mcleod@dailyadvertiser.com.au or 0475 819 651.
