[Thunderstorm asthma: current status and perspectives]

Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi. 2025 Jan 12;48(1):14-17. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112147-20240909-00535.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Thunderstorm asthma refers to the acute exacerbation of asthma triggered by extreme weather events, which poses life-threatening risks due to severe asthma attacks and strained medical resources. Recent climate changes, including global warming, the greenhouse effect, and increased carbon emissions, have increased the levels of environmental allergens, contributing to a higher incidence of asthma and other allergic diseases. In addition, the increasing frequency of thunderstorms has exacerbated the impact of thunderstorm asthma. There is an urgent need to establish prevention and control mechanisms, promote interdepartmental collaboration, and implement real-time monitoring of extreme weather events and allergen concentrations. Developing early warning systems and integrating medical services with public health departments for timely information sharing and coordinated responses can help reduce the incidence of thunderstorm asthma and reduce mortality.

雷暴哮喘是极端天气下发生的支气管哮喘(简称哮喘)急性发作的暴发,患者可因重度哮喘发作及医疗资源挤兑而危及生命。近年来,全球变暖、温室效应、碳排放增加导致过敏原浓度上升,哮喘等过敏性疾病发病率升高;同时,气候变化致雷暴事件频现,其危害日益显著。因此,亟需研究防控机制,建立跨部门协作,实时监测极端天气和过敏原浓度;搭建预警平台,联动医疗救治和疾控部门,实现信息共享与调度,最大限度预防雷暴哮喘并降低患者死亡风险。.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Allergens / adverse effects
  • Asthma* / epidemiology
  • Asthma* / etiology
  • Climate Change
  • Extreme Weather
  • Humans
  • Weather

Substances

  • Allergens