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A new clinic is revolutionising the way respiratory care is delivered in the community and is reducing the need for some patients to be hospitalised for their conditions.

Latest figures show, according to the National Healthcare Quality Reporting System, that between 2019 and 2021, there were 809 hospital admissions of people from Westmeath due to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD.

The pressures of modern living can take a toll on all of us. Stress, smoking, alcohol, insufficient sleep, and an unhealthy diet are all enemies of the immune system. They can weaken it, leaving us vulnerable to illness and disease.

In 2013, Tom Quinlan was working as a primary school teacher. His mother Ann, had been struggling with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) for many years. In September 2013 Ann’s condition deteriorated to such an extent that she ended up in intensive care in hospital. After several weeks of excellent care and attention, she was well enough to be discharged. The discharge coordinator gave Tom’s family a choice: a nursing home or a private visiting care service.

Staying healthy and ensuring our immune system remains strong has never been more important. It is essential for both our own and other people's health that we do our utmost to reduce our risks and protect ourselves from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ireland is trailing behind its European neighbours in the treatment of a progressive lung disease, a leading charity has warned.

Westmeath locals are being urged to come out in force on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, to support a cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.

Westmeath locals are being urged to come out in force on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, to support a cycling challenge in aid of COPD Support Ireland.