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  • Environmental science
  • Allergy and immunology
  • Respiratory medicine

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  • Thunderstorms during pollen seasons are linked to severe asthma attacks in pollinosis patients.
  • A hypothesis suggests storms concentrate and rupture pollen grains, releasing allergenic particles.
  • Even individuals with seasonal rhinitis, not asthma, can experience attacks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiological, etiopathogenetic, and clinical aspects of thunderstorm-induced asthma.
  • To highlight the risk of outdoor exposure during thunderstorms for pollen-allergic individuals.
  • To inform about therapeutic approaches for pollen-related asthma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of epidemiological data on thunderstorm asthma.
  • Analysis of etiopathogenetic mechanisms involving pollen and thunderstorms.
  • Compilation of clinical observations and patient management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Thunderstorms can disperse allergenic pollen particles, leading to severe asthma exacerbations within minutes.
  • Individuals with pollen allergies, including those with seasonal rhinitis, are at high risk.
  • Predicting thunderstorms and educating patients are key to minimizing adverse events.

Conclusions:

  • Thunderstorm-related asthma is a significant public health concern for pollen-allergic populations.
  • Awareness and timely therapeutic interventions, including inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators, are vital.
  • Further research into prediction and prevention strategies is warranted.