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Thunderstorms linked to breathing trouble for older people

from Gizmodo

Thunderstorms linked to breathing trouble for older people Gizmodo Scientists have theorized that thunderstorms can negatively affect health since at least the mid-1980s. Several studies have documented waves of respiratory illness linked to severe storms, particularly asthma. At least one study has found evidence that sleep apnea may worsen during the stark changes in atmospheric pressures that come with a storm. And there's even some evidence for the old tale that storms can worsen a person’s arthritis to the point where sufferers can effectively predict their arrival. In a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the authors wanted to get a deeper sense of the possible connection between thunderstorms and our health, using as much data as they could study at once. READ MORE

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