University of Kansas Health System
KANSAS CITY — Dr. Steve Stites, University of Kansas Medical Center executive vice president, Clinical Affairs/chief medical officer discussed the link between thunderstorms and asthma, noting that thunderstorms can trigger asthma attacks due to increased airborne allergens.
A study analyzed 4,500 asthma-related emergency visits in Wichita from 2020 to 2024, revealing a 600% increase in visits during thunderstorms.
Doctors explain what “thunderstorm asthma” is and how families can prepare before severe weather hits.
