Does your asthma get worse during a thunderstorm? If you notice your symptoms often flare-up, it’s probably because of one of two reasons.
The air before a storm can feel very humid. Some of you tell us that this causes a tight chest and a cough, and that it can be harder to breathe.
Thunderstorms smash pollen into tiny bits that go deeper into your lungs. This can then trigger your asthma symptoms and even potentially fatal asthma attacks.
As there's a risk of thunderstorms across the UK over the next few days, it’s vital you keep your reliever with you at all times and take your regular hay fever medicines if you need them. Get more tips asthma.org.uk/weather