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Asthma alerts active

Oct 15, 2025

The first of the spring thunderstorm asthma alerts was received in the region last week.

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The project, coordinated by Charles Sturt University for the Murrumbidgee Local Health District area, tracks pollen counts which are sitting at moderate to high levels.

On days during spring that are high risk for thunderstorm triggered asthma, registered users will received a text message or email alert.

Thunderstorm asthma can occur when storm activity combines with high pollen levels, triggering severe asthma symptoms, especially in those with hay fever or asthma.

Health experts recommend avoiding outdoor activities during stormy conditions, taking prescribed preventer medication as directed, and ensuring quick access to your asthma reliever.

If prone to asthma events, it is important that you:

• keep indoors where possible

• take appropriate preventer medications as prescribed

• ensure reliever medication is immediately available at all times

For details on how to register for alerts, visit science-health.csu.edu.au/asthma.