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HSE hope to bring awareness and understanding for COPD day

Today, Wednesday, 17 November 2021, the HSE and National Clinical Programme (NCP) for respiratory is marking World COPD Day, a global public health day to raise awareness, share knowledge, and discuss ways to reduce the burden of Chronic Obstructive ...

17 Nov 2021 at 11:03

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 six medical conditions ...

25 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Lifestyle

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, so it’s important to know what ...

22 Jun 2023 at 07:00

Lifestyle

How to get more lung-saving vitamin K in your diet

Higher levels of vitamin K – which can be found in broccoli and spinach, among other foods – could lead to better lung function, a new report has revealed. Researchers of a study published in the journal ERJ Open Research, saw a team of ...

10 Aug 2023 at 09:11

Tullamore Tribune

Almost 800 hospitalised in Offaly with lung condition

Latest figures show, according to the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System, that between 2019 and 2021, there were 799 hospital admissions of people from Offaly due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. Yet of the ...

27 Oct 2022 at 18:31

Midland Tribune

Roscrea's new COPD support group

Age Friendly Roscrea have started a COPD support group for those with chronic conditions related to breathing. The group meets on Tuesdays at 2.30pm in Roscrea Leisure Centre for an exercise class and information and support. The ...

08 Nov 2024 at 09:08

Lifestyle

What is COPD and what are the symptoms?

The arrival of snow signifies that winter has well and truly arrived, but the freezing temperatures that accompany it are often a source of worry for people with lung conditions. People with respiratory diseases, such as chronic ...

20 Nov 2024 at 14:56

Lifestyle

4 chronic lung conditions that can be worse in winter

For individuals with chronic lung conditions, the winter season and the current cold snap poses significant challenges. We spoke with Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, who highlighted four chronic ...

08 Jan 2025 at 13:25

Lifestyle

What are the symptoms of emphysema?

Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that affects millions of people worldwide and can make everyday activities such as walking, talking, and even breathing, feel like a challenge. Whether you’re living with emphysema or ...

17 Jan 2025 at 13:59

Lifestyle

How to look after your lungs as the weather gets colder

As the chilly weather begins to take hold, you might find yourself feeling increasingly wheezy or short of breath. We spoke to Dr Andy Whittamore, GP and clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, who has explained why falling ...

30 Sept 2025 at 15:33

Lifestyle

When is shortness of breath an emergency?

It’s common to feel a sensation of breathlessness or difficulty “catching your breath” in cold weather, but it’s important to know when this escalates into something more serious. Over the past two years alone, there ...

18 Nov 2025 at 13:27

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