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COPD Support Ireland is hosting weekly meetings in Thurles

COPD Support Ireland reminds the public that their Thurles support group meets weekly. The meeting is every Thursday at 12:30pm in Thurles Crokes. For more information contact 087 133 5581.

27 Jul 2022 at 16:33

Lung disease deaths highest in western Europe, charity warns in call for action

Britain has the highest death rate for lung conditions in western Europe, a charity has warned. Over a seven-year period to 2018, half a million people in the UK died from lung conditions such as asthma attacks, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

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Kilkenny woman and coalition of Irish Lung Health charities urges public to 'Love Your Lungs'

Members of the public are being urged to take five steps to protect their lung health into the future – by getting vaccinated against the ‘flu, pneumonia and COVID-19, by quitting smoking, by limiting exposure to air pollution, by eating a balanced ...

17 Sept 2022 at 23:33

Local News

Inishowen family raises close to €2,000 for COPD Ireland

A kind-hearted Inishowen has raised close to €2,000 for COPD Ireland. The money was raised by the Gallagher family, Malin Head at a family barbeque held in August 2022 in memory of Frances Coffey who passed away in early 2022. This money will be ...

09 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Inishowen

Inishowen family raises close to €2,000 for COPD Ireland

09 Jan 2023 at 14:33

People in deprived areas more likely to die from lung conditions, charity warns

People living in places such as Blackpool, Liverpool and Inverclyde are among the most likely to be admitted to hospital in an emergency and die from lung conditions, according to a new analysis. The charity, Asthma and Lung UK, looked at ...

21 Mar 2023 at 00:01

Childhood infection ‘linked to risk of respiratory disease death as an adult’

Contracting a respiratory infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia during childhood is associated with a higher risk of death from a respiratory illness as an adult, research suggests. Children who had a lower respiratory tract ...

07 Mar 2023 at 23:30

Derry News

Derry father living with COPD praises Foyle Hospice for changing his life

A local man who recently spent time in Foyle Hospice was so moved by his positive experience he wants to reassure others who may need hospice care. George Millar, 61, a former schoolteacher from Eglinton, moved back to Derry to ...

07 Mar 2023 at 18:33

National News

Hospital deaths from pneumonia and COPD fell after rollout of Covid vaccines

In-hospital mortality rates for pneumonia and COPD decreased after the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, according to an audit of clinical deaths in 2021. Pneumonia and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) were among the ...

25 Jul 2023 at 16:33

National News

Hospital deaths from pneumonia and COPD fell after rollout of Covid vaccines

25 Jul 2023 at 16:33

Ireland

Hospital deaths from pneumonia and COPD fell after rollout of Covid vaccines

25 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Health & Wellbeing

6 triggers asthma sufferers should watch out for this summer

Summer brings days out, holidays and festivals, but for those with lung conditions it can also be a risky time of year. High pollen levels, pollution, heat, and even smoke from things like BBQs can be dangerous, ...

22 Jun 2023 at 07:00

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