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Asthma Awareness Week is next week
Thursday, 26 April 2012, 11:00 am | Asthma Foundation
Asthma Awareness Week runs from 30 April (Monday) until Sunday 6 May with Balloon Day on Friday 4 May. This year we are focusing on prevention More >>
More than a little ‘Puff’ required
Thursday, 12 April 2012, 1:39 pm | Asthma Foundation
On a beautiful, clear Friday morning, Puff, the bright yellow Asthma Balloon, visited Pukeatua and Arakura Schools in Wainuiomata. As well as the buzz of seeing Puff, the children and parents received asthma education from Tu Kotahi Trust nurse Anne ... More >>
Research shows link between poverty and respiratory disease
Friday, 30 March 2012, 3:33 pm | Asthma Foundation
The connection between poverty and respiratory disease is well established. Poverty affects respiratory health in many ways with overcrowding and cold, damp houses known to cause respiratory illnesses and admissions to hospital. More >>
Asthma Foundation comes out in support of Guidelines Group
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 3:57 pm | Asthma Foundation
The Asthma Foundation is concerned that lack of funding will mean that the New Zealand guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of asthma will not be updated. More >>
Aaron Gilmore asks New Zealand to Dance 4 Asthma!
Thursday, 29 March 2012, 3:40 pm | Asthma Foundation
Aaron, as Face of the Asthma Foundation, is putting his fast-feet behind the Asthma Foundation’s awareness and fundraising campaign - Dance 4 Asthma . “I had asthma as a child and can remember having shortness of breath and the frustration that this ... More >>
The Asthma Foundation says get your flu jab now!
Thursday, 15 March 2012, 10:17 am | Asthma Foundation
The Asthma Foundation is strongly advising people with respiratory illnesses to ring their GP’s surgery about a free influenza vaccination now. ‘Flu season will soon be here and it is important for people with respiratory conditions to get their ... More >>
New Asthma Foundation National Maori Health Manager
Monday, 5 March 2012, 10:05 am | Asthma Foundation
Sharon Cavanagh, The Asthma Foundation’s new National Maori Health Manager, has a strong new vision for helping Maori with respiratory conditions. “Prevention is the key. We need to make asthma and respiratory conditions a health priority. More >>
Asthma Foundation supports Ministerial Committee on Poverty
Monday, 19 December 2011, 11:32 am | Asthma Foundation
The connection between poverty and bad respiratory health is well established. Poverty affects respiratory health in many ways. Overcrowding and cold, damp houses are known to cause respiratory illnesses. Poor access to health care prevents these illnesses ... More >>
Asthma Foundation supports Ministerial Committee on Poverty
Monday, 19 December 2011, 11:31 am | Asthma Foundation
The connection between poverty and bad respiratory health is well established. Poverty affects respiratory health in many ways. Overcrowding and cold, damp houses are known to cause respiratory illnesses. Poor access to health care prevents these illnesses ... More >>
Don’t let your respiratory condition run your life
Wednesday, 23 November 2011, 10:15 am | Asthma Foundation
Managing your respiratory condition can be the difference between letting it run your life, or living a much healthier life and achieving your goals. That’s the powerful message that comes through loudly and clearly when you look at the list ... More >>
World COPD Day: Media statement from the Asthma Foundations
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:08 am | Asthma Foundation
On the eve of World COPD Day, two COPD campaigners are urging smokers to give quitting a go and change their lives for the good. COPD, which is caused by smoking in more than 80 percent of cases, stands for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. More >>
The Asthma Foundation urges smokers to visit GP
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 5:03 pm | Asthma Foundation
With World COPD Day approaching on 16 November, the Asthma Foundation is urging smokers and ex smokers who have breathing difficulties to talk to their GP or contact their nearest Asthma Society. More >>
Let’s celebrate our everyday achievers and big winners
Friday, 14 October 2011, 4:16 pm | Asthma Foundation
Asthma is so common in Aotearoa that if people consider their friends, family, workmates and other people they know, they’re likely to find a deserving nominee for the Asthma Foundation’s Achievers Awards, nominations for which close next Friday, ... More >>
The triumphs and the adversity will be revealed
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 4:04 pm | Asthma Foundation
The challenges of living with asthma and other respiratory conditions will come into sharp focus at the Asthma and Respiratory Achievers Awards at Government House in Wellington on 22 November. More >>
Asthma may impact on young children's learning
Friday, 2 September 2011, 4:10 pm | Asthma Foundation
Asthma may have even more negative impact on young children's learning to read than research linking the two to date has previously suggested delegates at the New Zealand Respiratory Conference were told in Wellington today. More >>
Māori children fall further behind with respiratory health
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 8:49 pm | Asthma Foundation
The gap between Māori and non-Māori asthma has widened, and the recession has contributed to more hospital admissions for respiratory diseases in children, it was announced at the New Zealand Respiratory Conference today. Professor Innes Asher, Paediatrician ... More >>
Asthma Foundation: It’s all about the people
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 5:16 pm | Asthma Foundation
The two-day New Zealand Respiratory Conference, which starts in Wellington tomorrow, is about improving the lives of the nearly 1 million New Zealanders with respiratory conditions, says the Chief Executive of the Asthma Foundation, Angela Francis. More >>
Brochure shows dedication to better Māori respiratory health
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 2:17 pm | Asthma Foundation
The Asthma Foundation has chosen Māori Language Week (4 to 10 July) to release a bilingual version of a brochure that provides tips on staying healthy for people with asthma. More >>
Give quitting a go; give your lungs a chance
Friday, 27 May 2011, 3:58 pm | Asthma Foundation
Tuesday is World Smokefree Day and the Asthma Foundation is urging New Zealanders who smoke to quit, and give their lungs a chance. “The good news is that there’s more support available than ever, “says the Chief Executive of the Asthma Foundation, ... More >>
Photos: Asthma Foundation Balloonists In Waitangi Park
Friday, 6 May 2011, 11:42 am | Asthma Foundation
Twelve year old Jackson Garwood from Newlands has asthma and helped out at Waitangi Park during Asthma Awareness Week at a promotional event. More >>
