Cystic Fibrosis: New Era, New Challenges, New Services
New Era: In the last decade, improvements in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) care have moved at a very welcome, yet rapid rate.
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Respiratory
COPD Care at Sligo University Hospital: Progress, Impact and Future Plans in a Nursing Context
Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease characterised by persistent airflow obstruction that is partially reversible.
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Asthma Care in Ireland: A Move Towards Integrated Community-based Care
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in Ireland, with approximately 1 in 10 people affected by
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HIQA’s rapid assessment of RSV immunisation strategies
Introduction: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that infects the lungs and upper airways. It is transmitted
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Interstitial Lung Disease – An update from the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association
Written by Nicola Cassidy, Director of the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association Then… A fascinating set of photographs in the British
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Optimising COPD Management: The Integrated Care Paradigm
Introduction: The updated 2024 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines define Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as
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Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS)– Early Results of an Expanding Program
Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (RATS) is the pinnacle of modern thoracic surgical practice and was introduced at St James’s Hospital in
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Inhaler technique – the why and the how
Inhaler technique Inhaled medications – Inhaled medications are essential for treating and asthma and COPD amongst other respiratory conditions. The
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Cystic Fibrosis Care in Ireland compared with other European Countries
Cystic Fibrosis care services and treatments in Ireland have progressed steadily over the past decade, but with still much more
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Lung cancer awareness at the Irish Cancer Society
November was global lung cancer awareness month. As part of its annual awareness campaign, the Irish Cancer Society (the Society)
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