Millions of Britons could be at risk of 'lightning fever' this week as downpours provoke potentially dangerous reactions.
Hay Fever Patients have been warned by experts to be aware of this phenomenon. The phenomenon occurs when storms bring pollen and mold out of the ground, before widespread thunderstorms are forecast nationwide.
However, people with asthma may also be at risk for potential adverse reactions to storms, with an estimated 60% of people with this condition sensitive to pollen.
In cases of thunderfever, patients are seen to react severely to 'pollen showers' that return microscopic debris that is carried upward by the storm and then returns to the ground. Lungs and allergies.
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A yellow warning for thunderstorms "with torrential rain" was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday (17 August) for areas covering parts of southern England and Wales. was given. potential confusion.
Heavy rains hit the completely dry ground in a heat wave yesterday, causing flash floods in parts of the UK.
