The ARFNZ Scientific Advisory Board and the 2020 Guideline authors reviewed the NZ Adolescent and Adult Asthma Guidelines 2020 and compared these against the latest Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) Report and other international guidelines.
The consensus was that the current Guidelines are still up to date and fit for purpose, with only a small number of minor changes that make little material difference to their functionality.
It was therefore recommended to extend the expiry date of the Guidelines to 2027, when the next update will be written.
These guidelines are designed to aid health professionals in delivering asthma care in the community and in emergency departments, providing simple, practical and evidence-based guidance. See published review, NZMJ: Vol. 138, 27 June 2025.
