Clinical Features
Developments in Cystic Fibrosis Paediatric Care
by Philip Watt, CEO Cystic Fibrosis Ireland “Heath research remains a vital part of shaping clinical services. As part of the HRCI/HRB joint funding scheme, CFI is currently…
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Clinical Features
Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers Written
Written by Dr Sile Toland, Respiratory SpR, Beaumont Hospital Dr Dan Ryan, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Beaumont Hospital Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, causing…
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New Frontiers of the Management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common respiratory condition. It is among the leading causes of mortality worldwide. This is expected to rise, due to ongoing…
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Management of Pneumonia
An interview with Theresa Lowry Lehnen (PhD), Clinical Nurse Practitioner and Associate Lecturer South East Technological University Pneumonia is a common acute respiratory infection that affects the lung…
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What to Know about the Acute Respiratory Viral Infections and the Flu?
“A wise person would rather avoid diseases, than pick drugs” Thomas More Written by Tatiana Iarmak – http:// orcid.org/0000-0001-5371-2958. Lecturer of the Department of Advanced Training of Junior…
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Can Asthma be Prevented?
Written by Written by Tatiana Larmak – http://orcid. org/0000-0001-5371-2958. Lecturer of the Department of Advanced Training of Junior Medical Specialists at the Municipal Health Care Institution ‘Kharkiv Regional…
Clinical Features
An Update on Small Cell Lung Cancer
There are approximately 2700 new cases of lung cancer in Ireland each year with small cell lung cancer accounting for 13-15%. Most patients present with extensive stage disease,…
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An Overview of Asthma Care with Professor Stephen Lane
Ireland has one of the highest rates of asthma prevalence in the world. It is estimated that approximately 500,000 people in Ireland have a degree of asthma, though…
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Management of Stable and Acute Asthma
Written by Ruth Morrow, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Asthma Society of Ireland Asthma is a heterogeneous disease, usually characterized by chronic airway inflammation which is defined by the history…
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Lung Cancer Care
Written by Dr Margaret Higgins, Respiratory Registrar, Mater University Hospital and Dr Dermot O’Callaghan, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Mater University Hospital In 2020, lung cancer was the second most…
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