Event: World COPD Day

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Event: World COPD Day

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Working life: Damien Peelo, executive director at COPD Support Ireland

Working life: Damien Peelo, executive director at COPD Support Ireland

Damien Peelo gives us an insight into his working life.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2016

Campaign aims to highlight Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Campaign aims to highlight Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

For 40 years, Angela Shakil smoked 40 cigarettes a day. She was “fit as a fiddle” until she contracted bronchitis which she could not shift. After being diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) her life has changed dramatically.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2015

Save Your Breath roadshow on tour

Save Your Breath roadshow on tour

His job means he’s deeply immersed in the world of sport but his condition prevents active participation.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2014

Third Age: ‘I thought I just had asthma’

Third Age: ‘I thought I just had asthma’

IRELAND has one of the highest death rates in Europe from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Fri, 22 Nov, 2013