Asthmatic attacks kill one person a week here - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

One person a week dies as a result of asthma in Ireland, it has emerged today.

A new campaign launch today revealed that there is a 12pc increase in asthma-related hospital admissions during the winter months.

The Asthma Society of Ireland in conjunction with the Health Service Executive (HSE) today (Monday) launched a winter awareness campaign for people with asthma.

The campaign aims to encourage those with asthma to be aware of the extra risk factors, such as increased viral illnesses and cold weather that can trigger an asthma attack.