COPD Support Groups Ireland

It was lovely to meet members of our Nenagh Support Group at the Age Friendly Ireland Expo in Thurles today! The Nenagh Group organised a bus to take them all there. It was a fantastic event with so many community exhibitors and a great opportunity to raise awareness of COPD. Well done to all involved in organising this event 👏

Thank you to Hannah Furlong from the Irish Farmers Journal for taking the time to talk to team member, Katie at the recent Teagasc Open Day and for featuring this article.

Farmers at a higher risk of chronic lung condition Farmers are at higher risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to the environment that they work in, where they may inhale dust particles an...

Did you know…..dust particles and mould on hay bales can be a risk factor in your lung health? Breathing and lung problems can affect 16% of farmers due to the environment they work in, inhaling chemicals and dust. Contact [email protected] for further information on the support we can provide. Teagasc Irish Farmers' Association