The NZ COPD Guidelines: 2025 Update revises the NZ COPD Guidelines, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal in February 2021. A review was undertaken by a working group of respiratory health experts, led by respiratory physician Professor Bob Hancox from the University of Otago.
A quick reference guide to the NZ COPD Guidelines: 2025 Update. This concise summary resource is designed for health practitioners working in everyday practice in primary and secondary care settings
An article published in the NZ Medical Journal summaries the latest NZ COPD Guidelines: 2025 update.
This handbook provides information about COPD, from the various symptoms you may experience, to the different types of medication you may be prescribed.
This self-management plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patient. These personalised action plans improve quality of life for patients and focus on recognising and treating deteriorating symptoms. Available in English, te reo Māori, Samoan, Tongan and Simplified Chinese
A handy chart summarising all the inhaler devices currently available in New Zealand, including funding and carbon footprint information. Updated June 2025
An inhaler device use chart, with step-by-step instructions.
Breathlessness is a major symptom in COPD. This comprehensive document outlines various strategies and techniques to help manage breathlessness.
A quick reference guide for managing breathlessness. Available in English, te reo Māori and Samoan.
An infographic illustrating the statistics of respiratory disease in New Zealand
A useful checklist identifying three aspects of health for healthy lungs including lifestyle, environment and healthcare.
Poor lung health affects 1 in 6 Kiwis, why not take a minute to check in with yours?
