Large increases in asthma symptoms presenting to health care services in England during periods of thunderstorm activity June 2023
This work supports the evidence of the health impact of TSA in England. It also particularly adds to the evidence base that pollen is a leading causal factor in TSA episodes in England. Further investigations into the spatiotemporal relationships between TSA, storm and pollen activity would help in the identification of drivers affecting different age groups, as well as to inform messaging to both healthcare professionals and the public regarding the timing of events and mitigation steps that may be taken.
Authors
- Thomas Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5490-1267)
- Helen E. Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3664-2983)
- Ross Thompson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1407-1964)
- Alex J. Elliot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6414-3065)
- Daniel Todkill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4325-4786)
- Mark Seltzer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3646-4638)
- A Moreira de Sousa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6269-1762)
- Roger Morbey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8543-477X)
Institutions
- Met Office (GB)
- John Radcliffe Hospital (GB)
- Public Health England (GB)
- National Institute for Health and Care Research (GB)
- Office of Readiness and Response (US)
- Health Protection Agency (MV)
- Computer Emergency Response Team (FR)
- UK Health Security Agency (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Asthma
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02770903.2025.2592229
- Primary Topic
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00