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9,312 asthmatics in Kilkenny at risk of potentially fatal asthma attack caused by the flu

Anyone in Kilkenny who has ever had the flu virus knows it is far from a pleasant experience. Headaches, high fever, chills, coughing and aching body are just a few of the many debilitating symptoms. The flu virus can be very serious for people with ...

15 Oct 2018 at 13:14

Local News

7,347 people with asthma in Kilkenny at risk of potentially fatal asthma attack this Christmas

As the festive season kicks in, the Asthma Society is warning the 7,347 people with asthma in Kilkenny to be aware of their asthma triggers and to plan ahead for the Christmas holidays. Sarah O’Connor, CEO of the Asthma Society, said: “This time of ...

25 Nov 2019 at 13:29

National News

REVEALED: Staggering number of premature deaths from air pollution in Ireland

The Asthma Society of Ireland has welcomed the extension of the smoky coal ban to 13 new towns in Ireland, but today released a political briefing to encourage the Government to go further and move toward a ban on all smoky fuels for the benefit ...

02 Sept 2020 at 12:17

Local News

3,850 Children in Kilkenny heading back to school at risk of asthma attack

By following simple steps, you could lower your child’s chances of being admitted to hospital this September. The weather is changing, colds and flus are on the rise - add a new school or routine into the mix and it’s easy to see why hospital ...

04 Sept 2018 at 15:28

Business

Asthma Society launches Back2Work Checklist to help asthma and COPD workers keep safe during Covid-19

The Asthma Society of Ireland has today launched its 'Back2Work Checklist' as part of its Life Alongside Covid-19 campaign. Last month, one in four users of the Asthma Society’s Asthma and COPD Adviceline service looked for additional ...

28 Jul 2020 at 17:36

What's On

Electric Picnic - Get on top of your hayfever and asthma to have a great weekend!

Kilkenny people with asthma and hayfever are being advised to be aware of the triggers and manage their symptoms when attending Electric Picninc this weekend. With almost one in five people in Ireland suffering from hay fever and ...

28 Aug 2018 at 11:20

Local News

Five asthma triggers that can kill the love this Valentine’s Day for the 9,312 people with asthma in Kilkenny

The Asthma Society is encouraging people with asthma and their loved ones to be considerate of asthma triggers to remain safe on the most romantic day of the year. Asthma deaths are on the rise and a potentially fatal asthma ...

12 Feb 2019 at 15:51

Local News

Two thirds of people with asthma not using their inhaler correctly - putting them at risk of a potentially fatal asthma attack

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris, the Asthma Society of Ireland and the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) have launched an ‘Inhaler Technique’ awareness campaign to encourage people with asthma to ensure that they are using ...

12 Mar 2019 at 16:38

Local News

Asthma Society’s top tips for 7,347 people in Kilkenny with asthma - managing your asthma during the cold weather

The Asthma Society is warning people with asthma to stay safe as Met Eireann issues status yellow snow and ice weather warning. Sarah O’Connor, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, said: “Cold weather is a serious ...

18 Dec 2019 at 11:16

National News

Hay Fever season is here! Use these top tips to survive the months ahead

The Asthma Society of Ireland has shared the findings of a patient and carer survey, which estimates that a staggering 80% of people in Ireland have hayfever. Despite experiencing multiple hayfever symptoms, the ...

24 Jun 2021 at 12:27

Local News

Heatwave Warning for people with Asthma and Hayfever in Kilkenny

The Asthma Society of Ireland is today warning people in Kilkenny who have both asthma and hayfever to take precautions when going on holidays this summer. News in the last 24 hours has indicated a heatwave ...

24 Jul 2019 at 12:50

National News

Is Ireland safe for children with asthma? - Asthma Society of Ireland reveals new survey findings

The Asthma Society of Ireland has released findings of a survey of Irish parents or guardians about their children’s asthma. One in ten children in Ireland have asthma. 73% of parents surveyed reported ...

03 May 2022 at 12:32

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