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# Emphysema

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'We wouldn't be here without it': HSE will not fund life-saving lung disease drug

21 Alpha-1 patients in Ireland have been receiving Respreeza up until now through a compassionate use programme.

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Aug 9th 2017, 4:17 PM

'I'm living proof it works': Patients with severe lung condition call for access to 'life-changing' drug

People are set to lose access to Respreeza at the end of the month.

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May 4th 2017, 6:00 AM

Irish scientists find potential new treatment for smoking-related diseases

The new approach could help save patients with conditions often associated with long-term smoking.

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Feb 21st 2012, 3:20 PM