Children with asthma face added back-to-school challenge

Ingrid McLoughlin, aged 10, from Howth is one such child.  Ingrid (second from left) is pictured here launching the Asthma Society of Ireland's Back to School campaign with her twin Erica and younger sisters Robyn and Rhiannon (aged 8). Picture: Robbie Reynolds

The pandemic has put enormous strain on children with asthma and the Asthma Society of Ireland has urged parents to prepare now for the new school term.

Chief executive of the society, Sarah O’Connor, said many children could be unprepared for life back in the classroom.