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Tomorrow is World COPD Day and Kiwis can do better

Tuesday, 18 November 2008, 5:09 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said today that the new Government has an opportunity to do much better for New Zealanders’ respiratory health through a few simple changes that would also save taxpayers a huge amount of money. More >>

Foundation says ‘exercise caution'

Friday, 26 September 2008, 10:16 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation recommends that people taking Spiriva (tiatropium), Atrovent or Combivent (containing ipratropium) for a Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) should keep taking their medication but talk with their doctor if ... More >>

National award celebrates Smokefree Retailers

Tuesday, 23 September 2008, 5:18 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says that its new award for shops that stop displaying tobacco marketing–the first of which was presented to a central Dunedin dairy today–is aimed at encouraging more shops to get on board against cigarette ... More >>

Shorty St actor’s efforts for asthma appreciated

Tuesday, 29 July 2008, 4:36 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Shortland Street actor Alison Quigan’s decision to donate proceeds from the sale of a plate she hand-painted to the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation has been warmly welcomed by Foundation Executive Director, Jane Patterson. More >>

Asthma Foundation worried by tobacco revelations

Friday, 4 July 2008, 4:13 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation, a member of the Smokefree Coalition (SFC), is seriously concerned about reports that a pro-tobacco lobby group has misled New Zealanders regarding its backers and what its intentions are. More >>

Foundation worried by tobacco lobby revelation

Friday, 4 July 2008, 12:46 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

People should get free flu vaccinations

Thursday, 19 June 2008, 9:52 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The flu season’s starting to kick in and time’s running out for people with respiratory conditions to get their free flu vaccines this winter, says the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation. More >>

Robyn Malcolm talks about family asthma experience

Friday, 9 May 2008, 11:41 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Outrageous Fortune star Robyn Malcolm is giving her support to asthma awareness. Robyn is backing the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s Balloon Day campaign. Tomorrow is Balloon Day and interesting, fun events are being held at participating ... More >>

Magic Air Balloon Promotes Asthma Awareness

Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 1:01 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The fact that 1 in 4 Kiwi kids has asthma will be promoted at a spectacular height in Auckland this evening, in fact up to six storeys high.. More >>

Darren Hughes backs asthma awareness

Sunday, 4 May 2008, 5:55 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Otaki MP Darren Hughes (pictured) has come out strongly in support of World Asthma Day, which is this Tuesday, 6 May. More >>

World Asthma Day challenge to MPs

Friday, 2 May 2008, 9:28 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is marking World Asthma Day on 6 May, 2008 by laying down a challenge to New Zealand’s political parties to come up with some robust approaches to tackling the huge asthma problem in this country. More >>

Wellington Mayor supports asthma campaign

Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 12:26 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is delighted that Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast is supporting its Balloon Day asthma awareness and fundraising campaign. More >>

ACT Leader endorses asthma campaign

Friday, 18 April 2008, 5:22 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Epsom MP and ACT Leader Rodney Hide says he was astonished to hear that about one in six New Zealand adults and one in four Kiwi kids has asthma. More >>

Free Flu Vaccine For Asthma Sufferers

Friday, 11 April 2008, 12:07 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Over half a million Kiwis with respiratory conditions may be eligible for free flu vaccine More >>

Let’s do more for the one in four!

Thursday, 3 April 2008, 3:31 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The fact that one in four Kiwi kids has asthma is one of the important messages the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is stressing in its Balloon Day 2008 campaign, officially launched today. More >>

Balloon Day 2008 launch

Thursday, 20 March 2008, 5:07 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Balloon Day 2008 launch: enjoy the gorgeous glow and spare a thought for kids with asthma More >>

Balloon Day launch: enjoy the gorgeous glow

Thursday, 20 March 2008, 3:55 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

“Beautiful, multi-coloured hot air balloons aglow at dusk, looking glorious. This promises to be one of the highlights of Easter weekend’s Lift Off Balloon Fiesta at the Levin Showgrounds, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Executive Director, ... More >>

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