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New details have emerged about the increased risk of critical asthma symptoms for some groups of Asian migrants and descendants in Australia during thunderstorms.

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By Amelia Dunn

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New details have emerged about the increased risk of critical asthma symptoms for some groups of Asian migrants and descendants in Australia during thunderstorms.

The details are contained in a report from the Victorian government.

Analysts are urging people in the higher-risk groups to take extra care.

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