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
World Asthma Day is the annual education campaign for asthma and will take place this year on Tuesday May 5th. This year, we plan to engage with families to share and promote awareness, triggers, and management of childhood asthma – all from our living rooms! Find out more.
The New Zealand Respiratory Conference (NZRC) will be held on 5-6 November 2020, at Te Papa, Wellington. The conference is the largest gathering or hui for professionals with an interest in respiratory health in New Zealand. Delegates from a variety of professions join us each year, including GP’s, nurses, pharmacists, specialists, educators and researchers. Find out more.
Respiratory disease affects more people than you think. Read their stories...
