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Asthma and hay fever sufferers across Victoria are being urged to stay vigilant and take precautions as potential thunderstorms and high pollen levels on Wednesday pose an increased risk of thunderstorm asthma. According to VicEmergency there is a moderate risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma in the Central, North Central, North East, South West, Wimmera, South and West Gippsland and East Gippsland districts. Melbourne and greater Melbourne are included in these areas.
Severe thunderstorm asthma symptoms can be triggered in people who have hay fever or asthma, and even people who don’t have a history of the chronic lung disease. Those at an increased risk should avoid being outside during thunderstorms, particularly in the wind gusts that occur before a storm, and instead remain inside, with closed doors and windows. If an air conditioner is on it should be turned to its recirculate setting.
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