The latest news and updates from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
5 May, 2025
Jade Steven's heart broke when her five-year-old son whispered the words: ‘I love you, Mummy. Please don’t die today.’...
17 April, 2025
The Foundation supports Pharmac's proposed changes to remove barriers to access life-saving treatment for those living with asthma....
1 April, 2025
"It’s heartbreaking that people have to choose between heating their home and protecting their health."...
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....
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...
16 September, 2024
The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory disease is far worse than previously thought, with around 1 million Kiwis affected, a new report...
15 September, 2024
An airborne lung infection left 6-year-old Lara Mead fighting for her life, with her mum being told to prepare for the worst. Mead, now 28 years old, r...
29 May, 2024
There was a 17 per cent decrease in hospital admissions in NZ for asthma between 2019 and 2022, proving Aotearoa is leading the way in effective asthma ...
24 May, 2024
This evening honoured and celebrated the achievements of New Zealanders living with respiratory conditions....
14 May, 2024
"While these heaters might be cheap to buy, the cost to your respiratory health could be high."...
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