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Health professionals urged to undertake asthma/COPD training
Monday, 3 April 2017, 1:20 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The recently released Impact of Respiratory Disease in New Zealand: 2016 Update , commissioned by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, reported that respiratory disease accounted for one in 10 overnight hospitalisations. More >>
Highlighting allergy-triggered asthma
Friday, 31 March 2017, 9:33 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
World Allergy Week is an annual event organised by the World Allergy Organisation (WAO) and will take place from 2-8 April this year, with the focus of raising awareness of allergies. More >>
Respiratory disease cost jumps to $6 billion per year
Monday, 27 March 2017, 9:36 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Respiratory disease cost jumps to $6 billion per year Respiratory disease continues to make a substantial contribution to New Zealand’s health burden. Over the past 15 years, hospitalisation rates have increased for bronchiectasis, childhood bronchiolitis ... More >>
Free flu vaccine for people with respiratory conditions
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 11:52 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ strongly advises people with a respiratory illness to get their free influenza vaccination from March onwards. It is best to get vaccinated before the start of the winter season, before influenza enters the community. More >>
Bush fire smoke a trigger for asthmatics
Thursday, 16 February 2017, 12:56 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ urges those with asthma and respiratory conditions in the Christchurch area to be prepared – as bush fire smoke can trigger asthma attacks, allergies and shortness of breath. More >>
Warning of back-to-school spike in asthma
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 12:03 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A spike in asthma hospitalisations when children return to school has prompted a warning for parents, caregivers and schools to be prepared. More >>
Be prepared in the event of an asthma attack
Thursday, 12 January 2017, 10:19 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
While on a 2.4km run near Coogee beach in Sydney a few years ago, professional rugby player Issac Luke came across a teammate having an asthma attack. At the time Luke didn’t know the correct steps to take. “I ran past him and stopped, but didn’t ... More >>
Spotlight on the fourth leading cause of death in NZ
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 11:52 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
World COPD Day is an annual global event and is taking place today on 16 November 2016, in order to raise awareness about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). More >>
New adult asthma guidelines launched after 15 years
Monday, 7 November 2016, 11:46 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is proud to announce the new Adult Asthma Guidelines will be launched on Friday 25 November 2016 at the New Zealand Respiratory Conference in Auckland. More >>
Celebrity ambassador to shine a light on better breathing
Thursday, 3 November 2016, 9:49 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is proud to announce Issac Luke, well-known professional rugby league player to their team of celebrity ambassadors. More >>
Breathe Better September – huge step in the right direction
Wednesday, 28 September 2016, 11:47 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Breathe Better September, New Zealand’s first-ever respiratory awareness month is now reaching the finale. More >>
Are Kiwi lifestyles in check for healthy lungs?
Wednesday, 14 September 2016, 11:36 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Breathe Better September kicked-off at the start of this month, which is the first-ever respiratory awareness month in New Zealand. More >>
Take your stance on better breathing this September
Wednesday, 31 August 2016, 1:05 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is excited to announce that tomorrow on 1 September the first ever respiratory awareness month in New Zealand will be launched. Breathe Better September is a national movement that invites all Kiwis to show their ... More >>
Breathe Better September
Wednesday, 10 August 2016, 10:45 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
How do you breathe better? Isn’t that something that we do naturally every day? Most people can’t imagine not being able to breathe properly, but for the one in six Kiwis living with a respiratory condition, this is a reality. More >>
Kiwi kids dance for a good cause
Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 3:32 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
On Monday 4 July three schools across New Zealand were announced the winners of national dance contest Dance4Asthma. The contest shines a light on New Zealand’s appalling asthma statistics and encourages kids to be active and healthy. More >>
Flu vaccine prevents struggling lungs
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 10:44 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
For three-year-old Chloe Crump from Tauranga having the flu is life threatening, as she has obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), brittle asthma and bronchiolitis. More >>
Ex-smoker shares quitting tips for World Smokefree Day
Friday, 27 May 2016, 11:36 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
“Imagine if I’d smoked for the last 25 years, well I’d be dead I’m sure of it,” says Pauline Mohi. World Smokefree Day will take place on 31 May, and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is encouraging people across New Zealand to ... More >>
Winners of the New Zealand Respiratory Awards announced
Monday, 18 April 2016, 2:20 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The New Zealand Respiratory Awards took place on Friday 15 April at Te Papa Wellington. The event included both presentation of national Respiratory Media Awards and Respiratory Achievers Awards. More >>
Thousands struggle to get extra hour of sleep this Sunday
Friday, 1 April 2016, 12:40 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Daylight Saving is commencing this Sunday, when 3am becomes 2am and results in the country getting one more hour of sleep. However there are currently thousands of New Zealanders suffering from sleep disorders and not getting a good nights’ rest. ... More >>
Celebrities tour health campaign through S. Auckland schools
Friday, 26 February 2016, 11:34 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
On Tuesday 23 February, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ brought their latest campaign, Hard2Breathe, to select Auckland schools along with ambassadors – TV personality Erin Simpson and professional basketball players Brook Ruscoe and Mika ... More >>
