Could You Be Allergic to Thunderstorms?
July 26, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Easy Health Tips, Exposed!, Prevention, Your Body
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, and with summer comes all kinds of storms. And all kinds of opportunities for allergies.
Here’s something you may have never thought of, though: you may be allergic to thunderstorms.
Yeah, for real.
If you suffer from allergies or asthma, keep an eye to the sky and an ear on the weather reports, since the pollen and mold spores that are sucked into the cloud base at the start of a storm can be broken down into even smaller particles and inhaled even more easily, triggering attacks or flare-ups.
The fix? When a storm’s a-brewing, head inside and shut the windows since the greatest risk is at the onset of a storm.
Pregnant with asthma? Check out Marijke’s post at Womb Within for ideas on asthma medications.
