MILLIONS of Brits are at risk of “thunderstorm asthma”, experts say.

After storms hit the country on Monday and Tuesday, sufferers could find their symptoms are worsened by the weather.

Although the weather should get drier starting tomorrow, the Met Office predicts that England, Wales, and eastern Scotland may have thundery outbreaks of rain today.

Because the storms break up the pollen in the air into smaller particles, the effects of the storms may endure longer for some asthma and hay fever sufferers.

Wheezing, coughing, a tight chest, and shortness of breath are brought on by them because they enter your lungs more readily.

According to the most recent date for which data is available, Sunday, June 11, there was an increase in asthma emergency hospital patients associated with thunderstorms.

More than 5 million Britons suffer from asthma, and weather fluctuations, pollen, air pollution, and thunderstorms are all known to aggravate the illness.

“Hay fever and asthmatic people may exhibit substantially more severe symptoms during thunderstorms.

What Causes Thunderstorm Asthma?

Airborne grass pollen combined with thunderstorm conditions can cause it.

It takes place while a thunderstorm develops and pollen grains are sucked up into the clouds. The pollen granules enlarge after absorbing water. Pollen allergen-containing particles are discharged. These minute particles may be carried by the wind to the ground and inhaled by breathing.

People typically have thunderstorm asthma during the windy period just before the rain begins. Typically, it takes place in the spring and early summer. Thunderstorm asthma can strike even those who have never had the condition before.