Interesting articles about respiratory related topics
22 November, 2023
Forty air purifiers were gifted to a Christchurch school to help clear the air for children with worsening respiratory issues due to the ongoing stench....
A former army soldier with barely one functioning lung is planning to climb the world's tallest free-standing mountain....
21 November, 2023
Josh Brodie has hit asthma for six, now he's swapping his bat for a bike. The former Wellington Firebirds batsman has set himself a new challenge — to b...
19 October, 2023
The Respigen brand of salbutamol inhalers is being discontinued in New Zealand....
19 September, 2023
Learn what we know about vaping from Dr. Kelly Burrowes, as well as some answers to some common vaping questions here....
15 September, 2023
Oxygen therapy is given to people who have persistently low levels of oxygen in their blood. It can be useful for some people with lung conditions, lik...
Did you know that asthma affects one in eight people in New Zealand? Your doctor or nurse practitioner may prescribe inhalers (“puffers”) to help open u...
10 July, 2023
Winter has seen the unwelcome return of RSV, a common virus that can cause serious respiratory issues for young children, older people and those with pr...
Donna Richmond shares her journey from a childhood interrupted by asthma to running ultramarathons. She tells us how her love of sport, a positive mind...
30 June, 2023
It’s estimated that over 8,000 New Zealanders live with severe bronchiectasis, and approximately 132 people die from this condition annually. To mark W...
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