Drug hailed as a ‘game changer’ in treatment of asthma

The first new asthma drug for nearly 20 years could have the power to significantly reduce the severity of the condition, researchers have found.

The new drug, which has been hailed as a “game changer”, could reduce the number of people who die from the condition.

Ireland has the highest prevalence of asthma in Europe and the fourth- highest in the world. It is estimated that 460,000 people here suffer from the condition and on average, one person a week dies from an asthma attack.