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Thunderstorm Asthma Warning: Stay Indoors to Breathe Easy!

5/2/2025

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Thunderstorm asthma strikes those with asthma and allergies, intensifying their struggles after storms. The high humidity traps pollen and mold, causing congestion to soar. To combat this, it's crucial to stay indoors with windows shut before and after storms, and to keep allergy or asthma medications handy. This urgent warning resonates especially for residents in Illinois.

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Thunderstorm asthma strikes those with asthma and allergies, intensifying their struggles after storms. The high humidity traps pollen and mold, causing congestion to soar. To combat this, it's crucial to stay indoors with windows shut before and after storms, and to keep allergy or asthma medications handy. This urgent warning resonates especially for residents in Illinois.