Respiratory

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Clinical Features

Pulmonary Hypertension in COPD

Written by Dr Rosie Kelly, respiratory registrar and Professor Eddie Moloney, respiratory consultant Tallaght university hospital Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, treatable disease that…

Clinical Features

Current Trends in Cystic Fibrosis

Interview with Theresa Lowry- Lehnen (PhD), CNS, GPN, RNP, South East Technological University. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease, primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system…

Clinical Features

Management of Asthma in Children

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…

Clinical Features

Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis

Written by Ruth Morrow, Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Asthma Society of Ireland Asthma is characterized by variable respiratory symptoms such as wheeze, shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough,…