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
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Asthma and Respiratory Foundation's annual Breathe Better September campaign wrapped-up with more than $21,000 raised by 69 'Better Breathing Heroes'. Kiwis were encouraged to show their support for fellow New Zealanders with asthma and other respiratory conditions by setting an active ‘Better Breathing Challenge’ for the month of September to raise funds and awareness to support Kiwis with respiratory disease. Click here to read more about how it went
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...
