Anne Smith believes that she was poisoned by a passing agriculture vehicle. She is seen here with her granddaughter, Freya. (Picture: Niall O’Connor)

A Ballylooby woman is convinced the spraying of pesticide is to blame for an unending chest complaint.

Anne Smith said that she has been suffering from chest issues since June 23, she has been cleared of Covid-19, but has been on antibiotics and steroids since then. 

She believes that she inhaled pesticide and that this damaged her lungs to such an extent that without medical intervention, she could not breathe. 

“On June 23 I was in my garden weeding and I smelled a popular pesticide, but didn’t pay any attention as I am out in the country surrounded by farms…”

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