Interesting articles about respiratory related topics
14 March, 2023
A recent New Zealand study found that many Kiwis are being exposed to air pollution, and that is causing serious health impacts especially for children ...
9 June, 2022
An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system over-reacts to a normally harmless substance, which could be in the air, water or things we touch or eat...
14 March, 2022
After a stunning summer, the weather is starting to cool down, and we’re heading into autumn. Here are some tips for managing your respiratory condition...
8 March, 2021
It may be surprising, but asthma inhalers have a significant carbon footprint – in particular metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) which make up over 70% of the...
Thunderstorm asthma had previously been considered unlikely to occur in New Zealand due to our weather patterns not thought to pose a risk. However, rec...
1 December, 2020
Every year, thousands of people in New Zealand are hospitalised after being exposed to airborne contaminants at work. Often these contaminants can’t be ...
1 September, 2020
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...
1 June, 2020
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...
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...
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