Asthma and respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand
have a respiratory disease
most common cause of death
cost to country each year
children have asthma
Did you know that the third and fourth week of Term One is when New Zealand experiences the highest rate of hospitalisations for childhood asthma – greater than even the winter months? Learn about what you can do to help your child stay well as they return to school. Learn more
Meet the group of outstanding Kiwis who are achieving great things while managing serious respiratory conditions. Read more
