Melbournians are urged to keep watch of the weather radar this spring with pollen counts expected to rise and possibly trigger another asthmatic outbreak.

For many asthma sufferers, it takes extreme exposure to triggers, such as freak thunderstorms, to discover they suffer from the chronic condition.

This is a reminder to all that its important to know the signs, symptoms and asthma First Aid procedure to ensure you are ready in case an asthmatic episode strikes.

Read more about how the change of weather can provoke an asthmatic outburst on Pedestrian TV.