Outbreak of 'thunderstorm asthma' in Australia... Four killed by rare 'thunderstorm asthma' in Melbourne Thursday 24th November, 2016 - Four people have been confirmed dead from a rare condition known as thunderstorm asthma that sent hundreds of people to hospital in Melbourne.
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The unique conditions causing that outbreak of Storm Asthma are quite rare. It was a single particular strain of rye, at precisely the right development stage, coupled with storms blowing down from the north. It's even rare for Melbourne, but due to its location and surrounding agriculture, is slightly less rare than elsewhere. And the reason some died is precisely because they'd never previously experienced asthma. In other words, they ignored it and failed to seek medical attention until it was far too late. Asthmatics will recognise immediately that they need to take action. FTR, it's long been known that Omega3 fatty acids reduce airways sensitivity.
