Official updates on Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ activity, research findings, commentary from spokespeople and awareness campaigns.
Press releases
2019
13 December - Manage Asthma for a Better Summer
28 November - Don't Get Sucked In - new campaign to tackle teen vaping academic
19 November - Helping Kiwis catch their breath this World COPD Day
06 November - Government holding its breath on vaping regulations
24 October - Smoke still a risk in Auckland
27 September - Smart Sheep Initiative Will Help Healthy Homes
10 September - The 'Wild West' of Vaping
06 September - Breathe Better September Gets Off To A Flying Start
27 August - Making Space for Spacers
26 August - ARFNZ offers expert advice on 'Vaping Facts' website
22 August - Car smoking ban keeping children safe
2 August - Regulation will clear the air around vaping
23 July - Bridging the Gap with Healthy Homes
16 July - Be an Everyday Hero this Breathe Better September
22 May - Wellbeing Budget Could Be a Breath of Fresh Air
20 May - Breakthrough Asthma Study Set to Revolutionise Asthma Treatment
6 May - Te Reo Asthma Musical Visits Ruatoki School on World Asthma Day Tomorrow
6 May - Schools Get Involved for World Asthma Day
5 May - Budget brush-off won’t slow down Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
24 April - Kids helping kids during an asthma emergency
15 April - World Earth Day - Air quality and its effects on respiratory health
5 April - World Allergy Week 2019: Why healthy homes are important
2 April - Asthma and flu a risky combination - get immunised
5 March - New respiratory disease 2018 impact report figures, sparks Te Reo Māori educational asthma show to launch in Rotorua
1 February - Education and Balance key to NZ Smokefree 2025
1 February - Behavioural support is key when using e-cigarettes for smoking cessation
23 January - Back to school and asthma attacks - the unseen danger
2018
Get prepared if you are prone to asthma or allergic reactions - the holiday season is nearly here: http://bit.ly/2AN7rmG
NZ Respiratory Conference 2018 Ready to Go - Asthma and Respiratory disease in the Spotlight: http://bit.ly/2A5odx6
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ and Asthma New Zealand working together to reduce Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease hospitalisations: http://bit.ly/2Dwg60F
'Breathe Better September 2018' wraps up - national respiratory awareness campaign makes a difference: http://bit.ly/2Qw6sxU
Spring into Action with 'Breathe Better September 2018' - national respiratory awareness campaign launches: http://bit.ly/2ww3HEC
Adherium and Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Collaborate to Improve Outcomes for Asthma Patients, with a Special Focus on New Zealand Children: http://bit.ly/2ORLrfJ
NZ Respiratory Conference 2018 launches a new GP specific event: http://bit.ly/2zMS4xj
Breathe Better September 2018 - national respiratory awareness campaign launches: http://bit.ly/2yZLumB
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is welcomed into the Global Alliance Against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD): http://bit.ly/2t4T1KI
Vaping - it's not child's play. Think about the possible dangers to our young people this 'World Smoke Free Day': http://bit.ly/2L6ggvm
'My Asthma' app update launches today to help kiwi families with asthma: http://bit.ly/2KFqO4n
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ marks World Asthma Day – 1 May 2018 - with the launch of a new online ‘Teachers’ Asthma Toolkit’, a first for New Zealand: http://bit.ly/2HC6hMW
Winners of the 2018 New Zealand Respiratory Achievers' Awards Announced: http://bit.ly/2qUsr5V
'Sailor the Puffer Fish' South Island Tour kicks off this week - educating over 13,000 New Zealand school children about asthma: http://bit.ly/2HjAggC
World Allergy Week: Raising awareness for allergy-triggered asthma: http://bit.ly/2HXfL6F
The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ National Achievers' Awards celebrates its 30th Anniversary and makes final call for Nominations: http://bit.ly/2HDYbH3
Ministry of Health (MoH) and Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ begin talks on e-cigarettes and vaping: http://bit.ly/2F7emaw
Asthma doesn't have to hold you back: http://bit.ly/2JcIq6X
Childhood asthma and the school holidays: http://bit.ly/2Jjr48B
Achievers’ Awards celebrate those who battle to breathe: http://bit.ly/2qPnRqs
E-cigarettes not safe, and a potential public health disaster if not effectively regulated – says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ: http://bit.ly/2HQM5I2
Foundation Forges International and Trans-Tasman Partnerships: http://bit.ly/2HH1mO0
‘My Asthma’ App aids in child asthma management: http://bit.ly/2jcSNx2
New guidelines aim to reduce asthma disparities in children and adolescents: http://bit.ly/2AigGwo
E-cigarettes to reduce traditional smoking – no good evidence: http://bit.ly/2j1AQkR
World COPD Day 2017 - Combat breathlessness with exercise: http://bit.ly/2zMW1yw
Unregulated e-cigs and smoking cessation - like stoats to rabbits: http://bit.ly/2mpb1iQ
Hay fever? How to prepare your home this pollen season: http://bit.ly/2jnod6P
No need to live with asthma symptoms: http://bit.ly/2yzEpbB
NZ’s third leading cause of death on the back burner: http://bit.ly/2y6jyto
Dr Stuart Jones and John Clarke join the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ: http://bit.ly/2xrsXhW
New resource aims to improve asthma health literacy: http://bit.ly/2vRwfKr
A call to Government: break down 'silos' to improve respiratory health: http://bit.ly/2wdHpVk
Breathe Better September is back with a challenge: http://bit.ly/2xgjXvK
NZ celebrities support Breathe Better September: http://bit.ly/2xaoijh
National health target required to reduce respiratory illness: http://bit.ly/2uU3IyE
Awards for excellence in health journalism: http://bit.ly/2sgRcZz
Project to reduce Māori hospitalisation rates – says new CE: http://bit.ly/2pR1W1W
World Asthma Day - Tuesday 2 May: http://bit.ly/2qmidNq
World Allergy Week: Highlighting allergy-triggered asthma: http://eepurl.com/cID-Kr
Respiratory disease cost jumps to $6 billion per year: http://bit.ly/2o6VhOg
Free flu vaccine for people with respiratory conditions: https://bit.ly/2zdo6zi
Bush fire smoke a trigger for asthmatics: https://bit.ly/2P7t8bz
Warning of Back-to-school asthma spike: https://bit.ly/2ZgNuyP
Be prepared in the event of an asthma attack: https://bit.ly/2MtGbSj
New Zealand Respiratory Conference 2016: https://bit.ly/2KRfTWQ
Spotlight on the fourth leading cause of death in New Zealand: https://bit.ly/33PmjOS
New celebrity ambassador to shine a light on better breathing: https://bit.ly/31UriMF
New adult asthma guidelines launched after 15 years: https://bit.ly/2TMg9dO
Breathe Better September – huge step in the right direction: https://bit.ly/2ZkMOZ3
Are Kiwi lifestyles in check for healthy lungs: https://bit.ly/2KN5rkG
Take your stance on better breathing this September: https://bit.ly/2Zb1f7a
Breathe Better September: https://bit.ly/31TyUPy
Kiwi kids dance for a good cause: https://bit.ly/31TwgJG
World Asthma Day 2016: https://bit.ly/2zclQbE
Winners of the New Zealand Respiratory Awards announced: https://bit.ly/2NnpUOs
Thousands of Kiwis not getting a good night’s rest: https://bit.ly/2zbdp02
Free flu vaccine for people with respiratory conditions: https://bit.ly/31TvFrq
Bronchiectasis in New Zealand - the growing problem that goes unnoticed: https://bit.ly/2P5p8s0
Celebrities tour health campaign through South Auckland schools: https://bit.ly/2zae1TF
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