It’s estimated that nearly half a million people in Ireland suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
COPD is the term given for a number of chronic lung disorders including bronchitis, emphysema and chronic airways disease.
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Free tests and advice are being carried out at hospitals around the country today to mark World COPD day.
And the test to measure lung health is available free at the Mid-Western Regional Hospital Hospital, Limerick from 09.00 to 14.00 today

