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Athlete backs asthma awareness

Friday, 17 April 2009, 1:24 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

‘I want to get the word out there that asthma makes lives harder and to urge people to get behind [the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s campaign] Balloon Day,’ Alice says. More >>

Space to Breathe deserves praise

Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 1:24 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation strongly supports PHARMAC’s Space to Breathe campaign, being launched today in Taranaki. ‘A really important aspect of the campaign is carers – in this case early childhood teachers –engaging with kids and providing ... More >>

‘Light’ and ‘mild’ cigarettes equally deadly

Sunday, 12 April 2009, 11:43 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is warning that all tobacco is deadly – no matter how it is packaged. More >>

Young child’s death: we need more asthma research

Wednesday, 8 April 2009, 1:22 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The tragic case of a 2 ½ year-old boy who died in hospital in late 2007 following a ‘moderately severe’ asthma attack highlights the fact that we need more research into child asthma in New Zealand and to keep searching for a cure, says the Asthma ... More >>

Keep out of hospital this winter

Monday, 16 March 2009, 10:07 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is strongly advising people with respiratory illnesses to try and stay out of hospital this winter by ringing their GP’s surgery about a free influenza vaccination now. More >>

Serious side to a funny man

Wednesday, 4 March 2009, 2:05 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

Kiwi stand-up comedian and actor Dai Henwood is at home on the stage and the crowds love him. Last year he MC-ed the New Zealand Music Awards and he is a past winner of the popular Billy T comedy award. This talented young man is going places. More >>

Time to make our Homes Healthier

Monday, 1 December 2008, 5:07 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand

The Government needs to set up an energy efficiency type rating system immediately to help prospective home buyers and tenants know how healthy a dwelling is before they move in. More >>

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 >>

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