Thunderstorm Asthma 2024

Thunderstorm asthma is a unique phenomenon, as highlighted by the world’s largest thunderstorm asthma epidemic recorded in the 2016 Victorian thunderstorm asthma event, where thousands experienced sudden, severe asthma attacks due to airborne grass pollen and weather shifts. The incident overwhelmed healthcare services and resulted in fatalities, underscoring the need for healthcare professionals to recognise and respond to this rare but critical presentation. Understanding thunderstorm asthma triggers and effective management strategies is vital to prevent similar crises and ensure timely, informed patient care.

What You’ll Learn

This session will equip you to recognise and manage thunderstorm asthma, focusing on triggers like airborne grass pollen and rapid weather changes. Through case-based learning, we’ll cover key differences in presentation and treatment compared to typical asthma, plus strategies for identifying risk factors, managing complications, and educating at-risk patients.

Led by clinical experts, you’ll gain skills to confidently identify at-risk patients, deliver patient education, and manage cases effectively. Interactive polls allow you to apply your knowledge in real time, testing how you’d react in similar scenarios.

Gain expert insights, access the latest Asthma Guidelines, and be prepared to protect patients during this unique asthma trigger. This webinar is accredited with RACGP and ACRRM and will be available on demand after the live event.

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course