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With asthma, sometimes you need to make a fuss!
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:13 am | Asthma Foundation
Asthma Awareness Week, on 20-26 May, aims to raise awareness of the high number of children, particularly Māori children, who are affected by and end up in hospital with asthma. More >>
At least one person dies every week from asthma
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 11:10 am | Asthma Foundation
Charlie Temel had asthma off and on since he was about four years old. This included stays of up to five days in hospital and lots of trips to hospital in the middle of the night. A popular, outgoing and sporty boy, Charlie never let asthma hold him ... More >>
Increased electricity prices=more asthma hospital admissions
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 5:13 pm | Asthma Foundation
A University of Canterbury study has highlighted a significant relationship between the lack of home heating and asthma hospital admissions. The study shows a clear correlation between school holidays and asthma hospital admissions. More >>
Breathing is not a privilege it is a right
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 11:56 am | Asthma Foundation
Media Statement The Asthma Foundation 16 April 2013 Breathing is not a privilege it is a right, says teen television sensation! For Erin Simpson and her family, being hospitalised with asthma at the age of eight highlighted how serious asthma can be. ... More >>
Breathing is not a privilege it's a right, says teen TV star
Friday, 5 April 2013, 2:02 pm | Asthma Foundation
For Erin Simpson and her family, being hospitalised with asthma at the age of eight highlighted how serious asthma can be. “I remember thinking that you can die from asthma,” Erin says. “This was a pretty scary thought for an eight year old to ... More >>
Plain packaging – another step towards a Smokefree Aotearoa
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 2:43 pm | Asthma Foundation
The Asthma Foundation, as a founding member of the Smokefree Coalition, congratulates the government on their decision to bring in legislation to put tobacco products into plain packaging. More >>
Asthma Foundation farewells outgoing medical director
Friday, 21 December 2012, 10:28 am | Asthma Foundation
Angela Francis, chief executive of the Asthma Foundation, announced the resignation of Associate Professor Bob Hancox as medical director of the Foundation. More >>
Ninety percent success rate for smoking cessation services
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:30 am | Asthma Foundation
In a small office at the Otago Asthma Society, two part-time staff, Jo Torrance and Lynda Paris, have a record they are proud of – 90 percent of all clients who come to see them to stop smoking don’t start again. More >>
It’s not too late to give up smoking says Asthma Foundation
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:29 am | Asthma Foundation
The Asthma Foundation urges smokers to visit their GP because ‘It’s not too late’. More >>
War cigarettes spark 44 years of heavy smoking
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:26 am | Asthma Foundation
War cigarettes spark 44 years of heavy smoking “I was 15 when I started – my uncle sent my dad home boxes of cigarettes from the war and I used to flog the odd one and smoke in the shed. That was the beginning of 44 years of heavy smoking, generally ... More >>
Improving housing improves health
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 11:20 am | Asthma Foundation
There is now irrefutable evidence that cold, damp houses are bad for our health – they are bad for healthy people and they are particularly bad for people with respiratory problems, the New Zealand Respiratory Conference was told today. More >>
Respiratory infections cause over 1,300 deaths
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 10:55 am | Asthma Foundation
Media Statement The Asthma Foundation From the New Zealand Respiratory Conference Embargoed until Thursday 27 September 2012 Respiratory infections cause 27,000 overnight hospitalisations for infectious diseases per year and over 1,300 deaths Over the ... More >>
Primary health focus at NZ Respiratory Conference
Monday, 24 September 2012, 3:54 pm | Asthma Foundation
Media Statement The Asthma Foundation From the New Zealand Respiratory Conference Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September More >>
Mobile app for asthma management
Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 10:04 am | Asthma Foundation
People with asthma can breathe easier with New Zealand’s first mobile application to enable better asthma control anytime, anywhere. More >>
Over 1,000 estimated premature deaths from poor air quality
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 12:15 pm | Asthma Foundation
A recent report on health and air pollution in New Zealand estimates that poor air quality has a significant impact on the health of New Zealanders – probably more than people realise. More >>
Green-lipped Mussel study does not show benefit for asthma
Monday, 2 July 2012, 3:07 pm | Asthma Foundation
Reports suggesting that a recent study found that Lyprinol, an extract of Green-Lipped mussels, is beneficial for children’s asthma are not correct. In fact, the recently published study found that the extract was no better than placebo. More >>
Matariki 2012 – Make it your time to quit
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 5:26 pm | Asthma Foundation
The Asthma Foundation, as a founding member of the Smokefree Coalition, has signed a joint submission to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee (FEC) on the Customs and Excise (Tobacco Products – Budget Measures) Amendment Bill supporting a 40% ... More >>
Manage your asthma so you can live your life
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 10:40 am | Asthma Foundation
Missing her recent swimming sports and Walkathon are just two of the downsides of having severe asthma and allergies for Aalyana Losefa. And while Aalyana does get disappointed when she misses out, she understands that being well is most important. More >>
New Figures Show Hospital Admissions for Asthma Still High
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 1:36 pm | Asthma Foundation
New Ministry of Health provisional figures reveal that asthma hospitalisations, especially among New Zealand children, are still too high. More >>
Asthma Awareness Week – 30 April – 6 May
Monday, 30 April 2012, 10:11 am | Asthma Foundation
Imagine that every single person in Hamilton has asthma. That’s how many New Zealand children live with the challenges, fears and disadvantages of asthma. “At well over 200,000, the number of New Zealand children with asthma is far greater than ... More >>
