Ireland

Emphysema sufferer fears loss of access to life-changing drug

Johnny Hannon compares uncertainty over drug availability to being on death row

Johnny Hannon (67) was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency which led to him developing 80pc emphysema in his late 50s. Photograph: Facebook
Johnny Hannon (67) was diagnosed with a genetic condition called Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency which led to him developing 80pc emphysema in his late 50s. Photograph: Facebook
Barry Roche
Fri Apr 14 2017 - 22:03

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Barry Roche

Barry Roche

Barry Roche is Southern Correspondent of The Irish Times