Dr Hilary Jones has issued a 'thunder fever' warning for those with asthma as many parts of the UK are expected to continue to see rainfall and thunderstorms over the next few days. The 69-year-old GP joined Lorraine stand-in host Christine Lampard on Wednesday's ITV morning programme to share tips to those who suffer with hayfever and asthma.
His warning comes as amber and yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms are currently in place for southern parts of the UK until late on Wednesday and rainfall is forecast across many areas of Britain at some point later this week and into the weekend. The stormy weather combined with high pollen levels can cause "thunder fever" or "thunderstorm asthma", the Liverpool Echo reports.
Speaking on Lorraine, Dr Hilary warned those with asthma to "be cautious". "People with asthma do risk an attack because of thunder and lightening," He told Christine.
