Today marks World Pneumonia Day.
There are calls for people to be 'pneumo aware' this winter.
A survey for the Irish Asthma Society, marking World Pneumonia Day, shows 77% of us know nothing about the disease which places a huge burden on hospitals at this time of year.
Laois GP and lecturer - Dr. Sumi Dunne from Portarlington says it's a major cause of illness and death, especially among the very young, old and vulnerable.