respiratory health

  • Thunderstorms Linked to Breathing Trouble for Older People

    Thunderstorms Linked to Breathing Trouble for Older People

    A new study out Monday might provide the strongest evidence yet that thunderstorms can worsen certain health conditions. Across a 14-year period in the U.S., researchers found that the days surrounding a thunderstorm were clearly associated with a spike in emergency room visits for respiratory problems among older Americans, especially for those with preexisting conditions…