asthma

A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. Temperatures are rising again in Ireland, but while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember that a number of risks come with higher temperatures. As lovely as it is to see […]

1 year ago

Approximately one-in-ten people in Ireland has asthma The Asthma Society is warning that persistent symptoms should not be considered an inevitable part of life with the condition. They are encouraging people to be aware of the fact that they could indicate a serious risk to health or life. An average of one person every five […]

2 years ago

The research shows how high exposure to cleaning product chemicals can affect the unborn child. A recent study has found that children whose mothers were exposed to cleaning products at work prior to the child’s birth are more prone to asthma. The study, which looked at mothers across Northern Europe, Spain and Australia who had […]

3 years ago

Children with asthma will need regular checkups. Asthma is one of the most common health conditions in Ireland, but diagnosing it in children is difficult. Doctors typically wait until a child is older to confirm their diagnosis. After a child is diagnosed with asthma they will need to have annual check-ups until they are 6 […]

3 years ago

She sadly passed away on Monday. Tributes have been pouring in after the death of a 15-year-old girl in Wexford. The young girl tragically died after suffering an asthma attack. According to the Gorey Guardian, Céilí McInearney was attending an open day at Coláiste an Átha when the asthma attack occurred. The incident happened last […]

4 years ago

A number of common medications are associated with inhibiting the body’s ability to cope in heat. We’ve had a stellar few days of cracking weather that we don’t often get on our lovely island. But while everyone’s trying to make the most of fun in the sun, it’s important to remember a number of risks […]

5 years ago