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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 >>
Māori respiratory health crisis
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 12:10 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Māori have been dying from asthma and other respiratory conditions at two-and-a-half times the rate of non-Māori, according to startling newly-released research. More >>
Big awards on Tuesday night
Friday, 16 November 2007, 5:09 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Let’s acknowledge the achievements of a group of positive people with respiratory conditions that are often underestimated. More >>
Foundation calls for action on cigarette displays
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 5:12 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Backing the Cancer Society’s call for a ban on the display of tobacco products for sale, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said today that an estimated 170 000 New Zealanders live with respiratory problems due to smoking. More >>
Recognize unsung heroes with respiratory problems
Friday, 21 September 2007, 1:59 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The upcoming Asthma and Respiratory Awards provide a timely reminder that thousands of New Zealanders with respiratory conditions face real challenges positively, sometimes heroically, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation said today. More >>
Only days left for Achievers’ Awards nominations
Monday, 3 September 2007, 12:00 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
People only have days left to get in their nominations for the Asthma and Respiratory Achievers’ Awards to be held at Government House, Wellington, in late November. More >>
Relief In Sight For People With COPD
Tuesday, 26 June 2007, 9:22 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a serious respiratory condition that generally develops as a result of tobacco smoking. It is the 4th leading cause of death in New Zealand. More >>
Asthma Foundation seeks Breathtaking Role Models
Wednesday, 20 June 2007, 12:55 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations for the biennial Asthma and Respiratory Achievers’ Awards are now open. Who do you know that is remarkable, and when was the last time you told them? This is your chance ... More >>
More Funding for Asthma Research Could Save Lives
Friday, 4 May 2007, 10:26 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
As many as 30 percent of people with asthma may not be being helped by their "preventer" steroid inhaler, and the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is calling for more research funding so they can be treated more appropriately . More >>
Funding for home heating will reduce asthma
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 10:49 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is asking Government to put in place incentives for people to convert to approved forms of heating. The call comes after a study found children who had asthma and who lived in properly heated homes reported less ... More >>
All Puffed Up with No Place to Go
Thursday, 5 April 2007, 9:38 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
People with asthma encounter all kinds of breathing obstacles. And so do their hot air balloons. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is concerned that its new aircraft “Puff” could run out of steam before his maiden voyage at the “Lift off Levin” ... More >>
Low Irritant Products Programme Good News
Wednesday, 31 January 2007, 9:55 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s new Sensitive Choice programme will benefit people with asthma and allergies. More >>
COPD Assist What?
Friday, 10 November 2006, 2:42 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Today, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is launching its new initiative COPD Assist, a brand new programme of Advocacy, Assistance, and Associate membership for start-up, fledgling, and established COPD Support Groups. More >>
Fighting for the future of NZ lungs
Thursday, 24 August 2006, 4:04 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is searching for new solutions to the ever increasing difficulties suffered by over 800,000 New Zealanders with lung conditions. This week (24-25 August) the Foundation convenes 120 respiratory health workers from ... More >>
New access to medications a breath of fresh air
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 12:37 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation welcomes Pharmac’s announcement that access to asthma medication in New Zealand is to be improved. Pharmac has agreed to subsidise the funding of the combination inhaler Seretide as well as Symbicort. More >>
New Zealand soars in World Asthma Day comparison
Tuesday, 2 May 2006, 1:03 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
World Asthma Day 2006 started with a bang in New Zealand as thousands of Kiwis participated in the first ever Balloon Day for kids with asthma on Saturday. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s focus for Balloon Day was to increase awareness about respiratory conditions ... More >>
Research highlights deadly lung problems in kids
Wednesday, 19 April 2006, 9:53 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Today the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation unveils a chilling new research document ‘Trying to Catch Our Breath – the Burden of Preventable Breathing Diseases in Children and Young People.’ More >>
