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Asthma and respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand

1 in 6

have a respiratory disease

3rd

most common cause of death

$5.5B

cost to country each year

1 in 7

children have asthma

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New Zealand Respiratory Conference 2016

With the theme for of today’s research – tomorrow’s practice, we will bring together local and international industry experts to cover key topics around respiratory health. NZRC will be held in Auckland on November 24-25. Register now.

Respiratory disease affects more people than you think. Read their stories...

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Nicole's story: even cystic fibrosis can't stop her passion for helping animals

Nicole was one of our Respiratory Achievers Award winners back in 2014, and has not let cystic fibrosis stop her passion for helping animals....

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Mervyn's story: battling asthma for over 80 years

At 83 years old, Mervyn has seen firsthand the advancement of asthma treatment! He talks about the ups and downs and how he manages to live a full life ...

Help New Zealanders Breathe Freely

Respiratory disease accounts for one in eight of all hospital stays in New Zealand. We train hundreds of nurses every year to provide people with the education needed to prevent hospital stays. Help us train more nurses to help over 700,000 Kiwis living with a respiratory condition. 

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Latest research

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Sleep Medicine Research Review Issue 10:

This issue reviews a Spanish study of the benefits of CPAP in women with OSA, and other report findings.

8 July, 2016+ View

Respiratory Research Review: Issue 125:

This issue is on the topic of COPD, jam-packed with all the latest research from around the globe.

24 June, 2016+ View

Regulating tobacco retail in New Zealand: what can we learn from overseas?:

A positive licensing scheme could increase compliance with existing smokefree legislation.

1 April, 2016+ View

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Other news and events

1 July, 2016

Take a look at what else is on our 2016 calendar and how you can get involved....

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Breathe Better September and Balloon Day

1 September, 2016

Calling all Kiwis to support better breathing and raise awareness ...