In the case of Melbourne, the allergen of importance seems to be from ryegrass. A grain of ryegrass pollen can be broken down into 700 starch granules, measuring 0.6-2.5 μm, which may be inhaled into the lungs & cause an asthma attack or allergic react
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Thunderstorm asthma: mechanisms - literature suggests that pollen particles are ruptured by osmotic shock due to rain & humidity, creating particles <3 uM which are more respirable. Good review here: https://t.co/8VMvW7M35J
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RT @wheezemd: Thunderstorm-triggered asthma: what we know so far https://t.co/jq5LjLda48
RT @wheezemd: Thunderstorm-triggered asthma: what we know so far https://t.co/jq5LjLda48
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