Thunderstorm asthma warning as Victorians urged to stay indoors

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Melburnians and western Victorian residents with asthma and hay fever have been urged to carry inhalers or stay inside as large asthma storms move across the state.

The Victorian health department has warned that regions in the state’s west could experience an epidemic thunderstorm asthma episode on Wednesday as winds pick up a huge volume of grass pollen.

The #thunderstormasthma forecast is HIGH for parts of Victoria tomorrow. Do you have asthma or hay fever? Are you prepared? For advice https://t.co/tibl9plF9b pic.twitter.com/HHsdpNKsia

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If you suffer from asthma or hay fever, please make sure you're prepare for the predicted storms this week. Have your medication handy and stay indoors.

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