“Thunderstorm Asthma”
Thunderstorms bring barometric changes, high humidity and winds that blow pollen and mold spores everywhere. This can lead to a phenomenon called thunderstorm asthma. This is a condition that occurs when high pollen levels in the air combine with a thunderstorm, triggering severe asthma symptoms In addition, lightning generates nitrogen oxides that can impact ground-level ozone, irritating the lungs and airways.