Australia's thunderstorm asthma risk high

NEWS: Australia is at risk of another potentially fatal thunderstorm asthma attack as the climate changes and allergens increase, a new study finds.

Image by AAP: The deadly thunderstorm asthma event in Victoria two years ago killed ten people.

Source: AAP

Australia is at risk of a fatal thunderstorm asthma event and allergic attacks due to the effects of climate change, research reveals.

Higher temperatures may lead to production of more fungal spores and indoor moisture and mould growth, which can cause allergic reactions, a review of international evidence published on Thursday reveals.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS News .


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Published 6 December 2018 12:52pm
Updated 6 December 2018 1:38pm
By AAP-SBS
Presented by Tanu Attajarusit
Source: AAP, SBS News


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