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Outstanding Service Medal Awarded To Dr Barry
Monday, 18 October 2004, 4:43 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation honoured Dr David Barry this weekend for his outstanding service over the past 20 years. The award was presented at the Foundation's 40th anniversary celebration at a Mayoral function in Wellington on Friday evening. More >>
Parents Urged: Protect Children From Smoky Poisons
Monday, 31 May 2004, 10:08 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is challenging smoking parents to mark World Smokefree Day by reducing their children’s exposure to second-hand smoke to zero. The challenge comes after the release of information showing that as many as one-fifth ... More >>
National Conference On Chronic Lung Disease
Thursday, 20 May 2004, 4:34 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
The first national conference on COPD (a chronic lung disease that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema) for community respiratory health workers was held in Wellington last week. About 120 respiratory educators and health professionals from around the ... More >>
Asthma, Martin Luther King and the Beatles
Thursday, 29 April 2004, 4:17 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
It's 1964 - Martin Luther King is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the Beatles are touring the United States, chemotherapy is used for the first time in the treatment of cancer, the Cook Strait power cables are laid and Auckland's population reaches ... More >>
Help Beat Asthma - Buy A Dyson Vacuum Cleaner
Friday, 16 April 2004, 11:51 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
For every new Dyson vacuum cleaner sold during April and May of this year Dyson will contribute $5 to the 'help beat asthma' campaign, which aims to help people in New Zealand breathe easier. More >>
Do You Have A Chronic Lung Disease?
Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 9:16 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Approximately 150,000 people in New Zealand have a chronic lung disease but don't know they do. Could you be one of them? More >>
Second-Hand Smoke Big Asthma Risk For Kids
Monday, 1 March 2004, 3:11 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Parents need to be reminded that second-hand smoke is a major trigger for childhood asthma, says Executive Director of the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand, Jane Patterson. More >>
Further Funding Required For Asthma Research
Wednesday, 7 January 2004, 12:59 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
At a time when many people are considering their New Year resolutions, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand is presenting $55,000 to help sustain a significant international child research project being run in and from New Zealand. More >>
Auckland Asthma Achievers Celebrated
Friday, 5 December 2003, 10:09 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Six Aucklanders are being celebrated today in recognition of their individual achievements in meeting and overcoming the extra challenges they face because of a respiratory condition. More >>
No More Smoke And Mirrors, Now Just Mirrors
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 9:45 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
With the World Premiere for the Lord of the Rings movie still on people’s minds, many will not be aware of the passage of the Smokefree Environments (Enhanced Protection) Bill into legislation today. More >>
The Impact Of Copd Will Leave You Breathless
Wednesday, 19 November 2003, 2:06 pm | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
Whilst smoke free legislation is being debated by politicians, a new report released today, World COPD Day, shows that a respiratory illness caused by smoking, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a growing and alarming health issue in New ... More >>
