An informative fact sheet about anaesthetics and asthma. Surgery can be worrying for many people, but for people who have asthma the concerns are often greater.
An informative fact sheet about asthma first aid. The six steps to follow.
An informative fact sheet about breathing and asthma. Breathing is something we all take for granted – we do it all the time! However, for a variety of reasons, not everyone breathes as well as they could.
An informative fact sheet about house dust mites. Around 70-80% of asthma in New Zealand is associated with allergies. One of the most common allergens (substances which provoke an allergic reaction) is in the faecal waste produced by the house dust mite.
An informative fact sheet about moving house with asthma. People often wonder what impact their new location might have on their asthma.
An informative fact sheet about other medicines and asthma. There are a number of medicines available that can make asthma worse in some people.
An informative fact sheet about peak flow monitoring. A peak flow meter is a small plastic device with a measuring gauge on the side.
An informative fact sheet about pets and asthma. Many families choose a cuddly cat or dog for their family pet. However, these seemingly harmless animals can be trigger factors for some people with asthma.
An informative fact sheet about plants, gardening and asthma. Gardening used to be a no-no for people with asthma and hay fever.
An informative fact sheet about sport, medication and asthma. Any sports person who uses any asthma medication needs to know the rules about its use when it comes to their sport.
An informative fact sheet about talking with your doctor and nurse. Good communication with your doctor and nurse is an essential part of your health care.
An informative fact sheet about women and Asthma. Although boys are more likely than girls to have Asthma, adult women are more likely than men to have Asthma.
