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#12TriggersOfChristmas: 12 common asthma triggers this Christmas

As the festive season approaches, THE ASTHMA SOCIETY of Ireland is today calling on the 380,000 people with asthma in Ireland, to be vigilant with their asthma management during the Christmas period and to be aware of their triggers that could potentially provoke a...

10 Dec 2020 at 14:15

Covid-19

Asthma Society’s advice on #Covid19 to the 3,003 people in Longford living with asthma

THE ASTHMA SOCIETY of Ireland is advising people with asthma to be extra vigilant in their asthma management and follow the advice set out by the HSE, amidst growing coronavirus concerns. Sarah O’Connor, CEO of THE ASTHMA SOCIETY, said: “We have been inundated with calls...

14 Mar 2020 at 15:56

Deaths

Deaths in Longford - Saturday, October 5, 2019 - evening

Joseph (Joe) Caldwell, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford The death occurred, peacefully, in Mullingar Regional Hospital, on Friday, October 4, of Joseph (Joe) Caldwell, Cloonmacart, Drumlish, Longford. Deeply regretted by his brothers and sisters, ...

05 Oct 2019 at 17:53

Asthma society launches winter wellness guide for asthma and COPD patients which thousands of people in Longford may benefit from

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Asthma society launches winter wellness guide for asthma and COPD patients which thousands of people in Donegal may benefit from

...such as cold air, air pollution, and viral infections cause them more problems at this time of year. With this in mind, THE ASTHMA SOCIETY is launching its Winter Wellness Guide on asthma.ie today, Monday, November 9. It provides detailed information on steps...

09 Nov 2020 at 12:00

Covid-19

Asthma Society releases measures for respiratory sufferers during #Covid19

THE ASTHMA SOCIETY of Ireland has released a statement on what measures asthma sufferers should take during Covid-19 (coronavirus). Those who suffer from respiratory illnesses like asthma are regarded as high risk people as the cornoavirus as it presents in the...

13 Mar 2020 at 18:14

Health alliance says anything less than a full ban on sale of turf will 'cost lives'

Local News

Health alliance says only a full ban on sale of turf will 'save lives'

...group Climate and Health Alliance which includes the Irish Heart Foundation, Irish Doctors for the Environment and THE ASTHMA SOCIETY of Ireland, said there is no safe level of air pollution for human health. “Dirty air continues to cause 1,300 premature...

26 Apr 2022 at 20:00

Features

Asthma warning for Longford parents ahead of Halloween night

Smoke from bonfires and fireworks can lead to serious breathing difficulties in people with asthma, THE ASTHMA SOCIETY of Ireland has warned. It is urging Longford parents to be careful this Halloween following the tragic death of a 9-year old girl in Tennessee...

25 Oct 2017 at 21:10

Local News

Minister Naughten outlines his plans to improve air quality to help save lives of asthma sufferers in Longford

“Asthma and COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulminary Disease) are among the most serious issues for the Irish health service and both are heavily influenced by air quality and other environmental factors. In Ireland alone four deaths per day can be ...

22 Nov 2016 at 21:26

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Kenagh

...of volunteers has been very small , a few extra hands would be very helpful and would be greatly appreciated. Thanks THE ASTHMA SOCIETY of Ireland would like to thank all who subscribed to their church gate collection on last Saturday and Sunday at St...

25 Apr 2015 at 13:50

Features

3,581 asthmatics in Longford at risk of potentially fatal asthma attack caused by the flu

Anyone who has ever had the flu virus knows it is far from a pleasant experience. Headaches, high fevers, 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 16:57

Local 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 of our...

02 Sept 2020 at 21:00

Local News

Arva's Dr Karen English awarded IRC Early-Career Researcher of the Year award

Dr English was presented with the IRC Award in recognition of her research on developing ‘calming’ cells in therapies for inflammatory conditions such as asthma, and for immune system disorders, such as organ transplant rejection. ...

10 Dec 2018 at 19:00

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