Record-breaking 'thunderstorm asthma' epidemic could change medical advice

By Julia Medew, Rania Spooner, Beau Donelly
Updated November 30 2016 - 3:08am, first published 2:38am
Ranjith Peiris became the eighth victim of last week's thunderstorm asthma.  Photo: supplied
Ranjith Peiris became the eighth victim of last week's thunderstorm asthma. Photo: supplied
Asthma sufferer Palli Zamani with his mother Rayann Zamani.  Photo: Justin McManus
Asthma sufferer Palli Zamani with his mother Rayann Zamani. Photo: Justin McManus
Dr Mark Hotu with Asthma suferer Angelique Harkins. Photo: Jason South
Dr Mark Hotu with Asthma suferer Angelique Harkins. Photo: Jason South

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