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Thunderstorm Link to 14% Rise in Asthma Attacks

11/7/2025

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Research from the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates a link between thunderstorms and increased asthma attacks, with 14.1% of asthma-related emergency room visits occurring on storm days, which comprised only 2% of the study period.
Lead author Diala Merheb highlighted the need for asthma patients to be aware during storms.
The study is preliminary and not yet peer-reviewed, with future research planned to investigate the effects of weather conditions on asthma flare-ups.
Asthma patients are advised to take precautions during thunderstorms.

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Story summary

Research from the University of Kansas Medical Center indicates a link between thunderstorms and increased asthma attacks, with 14.1% of asthma-related emergency room visits occurring on storm days, which comprised only 2% of the study period.
Lead author Diala Merheb highlighted the need for asthma patients to be aware during storms.
The study is preliminary and not yet peer-reviewed, with future research planned to investigate the effects of weather conditions on asthma flare-ups.
Asthma patients are advised to take precautions during thunderstorms.