Interesting articles about respiratory related topics
1 September, 2020
We often hear about Legionnaires’ disease during summertime and it is typically associated with gardening, compost and potting mix. But what exactly is ...
Spring has officially sprung and with it, people with asthma and allergies are exposed to a whole new range of triggers. We’ve put together some top tip...
Many New Zealander’s will have just gone through a winter in a cold, damp home. Our houses are traditionally poorly heated and un-insulated – living in ...
In this new series, we will be highlighting a range of respiratory-related devices and explaining best practice on how to use these. This week, we demon...
1 June, 2020
Bronchiectasis is a lung condition where the breathing tubes in the lungs (bronchi) have been damaged, enlarged and scarred – primarily due to infection...
Winter can bring about a raft of triggers for those with asthma and allergies. We have compiled a list of helpful tips to help manage your asthma during...
Sometimes, it can seem overwhelming at just how many different inhalers there are. It is quite common to be on one type of inhaler, but your friend or f...
1 April, 2020
In New Zealand, over 597,000 people take medication for asthma; that’s an estimated 1 in 7 children and 1 in 8 adults. For children, asthma is one of th...
1 March, 2020
It still feels like summer, but autumn is definitely on the way. Keep yourself and those around you protected as the days get shorter with these seasona...
Before you depart, discuss your travel plans with your doctor or nurse to ensure that you can refill prescriptions before you leave. Your health care pr...
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