Asthma alert as storms threaten Mallee

Mallee epidemic thunderstorm asthma

HEALTH officials have issued an asthma warning for the Mallee after forecasts have revealed a high-risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma on Tuesday afternoon. A large number of people are expected to develop symptoms within a short period of time as a result of high grass pollen levels combined with strong winds as a result of […]

Asthma alert as storms threaten Mallee

MALLEE residents have been warned to stay indoors this afternoon as a high-risk thunderstorm asthma forecast puts the region on alert. Victoria’s Chief Health Officer, Dr Caroline McElnay, issued the warning on Tuesday, with dangerous conditions potentially triggering asthma attacks across the district. The combination of high grass pollen levels, thunderstorms and strong winds could […]