The ITS was formed to support education and research into respiratory disease and its management on the island of Ireland. It also promotes awareness amongst the public and relevant authorities of related public health issues including smoking, pollution and occupational factors.
Irish Thoracic Society Online Journal Club Dear ITS Members, We are delighted to announce the launch of the Irish Thoracic Society Online Journal Club. Submissions are now welcome from ITS members. This is a wonderful opportunity to review practice-changing respiratory articles. We encourage submissions from a diverse range of respiratory subspecialties, as this will facilitate […]
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Irish Thoracic Society Statement on Impact of COVID-19 for People with Lung Disease Date of issue: Friday June 19, 2020 Leading respiratory experts from the Irish Thoracic Society have today warned of the impact of COVID-19 on lung health and called for urgent action to avert unprecedented rates of excess illness and death […]
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The Irish Thoracic Society COVID-19 sub-group has developed the following Guidelines for Managing Respiratory Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These guidelines have been developed based on expert respiratory advice, consultation with specialty and professional groups, national and international best practice and with reference to HSE and HPSC guidance relating to Infection Prevention and Control. These […]
Read More »A report written by Dr Máire O’Connor, Ms Eimir Hurley, Ms Suzanne McCormack & 
Professor Terry O’Connor on behalf of the Irish Thoracic Society.
Please click the link below to view the report.
Our new book – “A History of the Irish Thoracic Society” was recently published. You can view a digital version here or contact us to request a copy of the book. Listen to an interview with Professor Muiris FitzGerald on Newstalk’s ‘Talking History’ here.
