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.
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.
NZ Asthma Guidelines - Quick Reference Guide
The NZ COPD Guidelines have been developed by the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation’s (ARFNZ) working group of respiratory health experts led by Dr Stuart Jones from Middlemore Hospital and Professor Bob Hancox from the University of Otago, with the goal of improving diagnosis, and laying out clear recommendations for assessment and management of this respiratory disease.
A quick reference guide to the New Zealand COPD Guidelines for use in clinic
This self-management plan is for adults with bronchiectasis and is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patients. It helps you to recognise your symptoms and what to do to manage them by following a simple step-wise ‘traffic light’ action plan.
Enlarged model versions of breathing tubes which helps explain to patients why asthma is causing them breathing difficulties.
A handy chart summarising all the inhaler devices currently available in New Zealand.
Algorithm for community management of acute severe asthma in children less than 11 years
Algorithm for management of acute severe asthma in adolescents and adults (primary care, after hours or emergency department)
