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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 20:00

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 that they have experienced anxiety around ...

03 May 2022 at 12:32

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 ...

02 Sept 2020 at 12:17

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

Local News

7,347 people with asthma and 10,916 people with COPD in Kilkenny at risk from potentially fatal flu virus /pneumococcal disease

The Asthma Society of Ireland is today calling on the 7,347 people in Kilkenny who have asthma, and the 10,916 people who have Coronary Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), to speak to their GP or pharmacist about receiving the flu ...

24 Oct 2019 at 15:25

Local News

Kilkenny has the fourth highest rate of reliever inhaler overuse in the country

The Asthma Society of Ireland is today releasing research conducted by hmR Ireland which looks at the over-reliance on reliever inhaler medication by people with asthma in each county in Ireland. Reliever inhalers, which most ...

25 Feb 2020 at 15:54

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 trigger ...

18 Dec 2019 at 11:16

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 ...

25 Nov 2019 at 13:29

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 survey ...

24 Jun 2021 at 12:27

Local News

5,587 people with uncontrolled asthma in Kilkenny need to get an Asthma Action Plan in place

Two out of three people with asthma currently do not have an Asthma Action plan, according to a survey undertaken by the Asthma Society, launched today by Minister for Health Simon Harris as part of Asthma Awareness ...

19 May 2019 at 14:25

Local News

Asthma Society warns 9,312 people in Kilkenny with asthma to take precautions as the cold spell continues

The Asthma Society has issued a warning to people with asthma to stay safe as it is expected to remain very cold throughout the week. Sarah O’Connor, CEO of the Asthma Society of Ireland, said: “Cold weather is a ...

22 Jan 2019 at 14:32

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

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