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New global asthma guidance, based on NZ research, will save children’s lives, prevent hospitalisations

8 May, 2026

Groundbreaking New Zealand research has helped drive a major global update to asthma care, with a new approach to managing children’s asthma expected to...

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Experts urge protection ahead of winter season

1 April, 2026

People living with long-term lung and heart conditions are being urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date ahead of the cooler months....

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Asthma hospitalisations to rise as kids return to school

26 January, 2026

The Foundation is urging parents, caregivers, and schools to be alert to the signs of an asthma attack, as data shows hospitalisations peak in the third...

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Health organisation concerned by findings linking gas stoves to childhood asthma cases

24 September, 2025

Research commissioned by EECA links household gas stoves to more than 3,200 new childhood asthma cases annually, highlighting the urgent need for safer ...

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Easier access to life-saving asthma inhalers now a reality

9 July, 2025

From August 1, changes to asthma medication access in New Zealand will make it easier for thousands to manage their condition, improving health outcomes...

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"Please don’t die today" - a mother’s fight against asthma

5 May, 2025

Jade Stevens' heart broke when her five-year-old son whispered the words: ‘I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.’...

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Proposed change to asthma inhaler access could save lives

17 April, 2025

The Foundation supports Pharmac's proposed changes to remove barriers to access life-saving treatment for those living with asthma....

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Rising power costs puts health at risk

1 April, 2025

"It’s heartbreaking that people have to choose between heating their home and protecting their health."...

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Hospitalisation spike likely during back-to-school period

28 January, 2025

Have your Child Asthma Action plan ready and up-to-date, as hospitalisations from asthma attacks are at their highest during week 3 of Term 1....

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Health experts push for change in vital lung disease test

10 December, 2024

Health professionals call for improved access to and awareness of spirometry - a simple test that could help catch life-threatening respiratory diseases...