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Ahead of World COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) Day, which takes place on Wednesday, November 21, COPD Support Ireland, the umbrella body for 20 local COPD support groups, has announced a community-based exercise programme for people with COPD in County Westmeath.

A new study by the Asthma Society of Ireland shows that improving indoor air quality may help people with asthma manage their symptoms.

A new study by the Asthma Society of Ireland, sponsored by Envirion and NuWave Sensors, shows that improving indoor air quality may help people with asthma manage their symptoms. The research suggests air quality monitoring and air cleaning could be a vital part of ongoing asthma management.

Ireland is trailing behind its European neighbours in the treatment of a progressive lung disease, a leading charity has warned.

Westmeath locals are being urged to come out in force on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, to support a cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.

Westmeath locals are being urged to come out in force on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, to support a cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.

World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day is an annual awareness-raising event which took place on November 16 this year.

The local heart and stroke charity Croi has launched a series of programmes aimed at providing fitness solutions for people who are keen to adopt a healthy lifestyle but may be limited in their choices due to medical conditions.

Minister for Health, Leo Varadkar, and Minister for Primary Care, Social Care and Mental Health, Kathleen Lynch, have launched the new Diabetes Cycle of Care service for holders of medical cards and GP visit cards with Type 2 diabetes.