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Supporting the 1 million Kiwis with respiratory disease

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Vaping in New Zealand survey 2024

Aotearoa's latest vaping stats released

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Spirometry Think Tank Briefing

Push for change in vital lung disease test

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Sailor the Pufferfish Digital Classroom

With Sailor’s help you can teach your kids all about asthma

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Asthma and respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand

1 in 5

have a respiratory disease

3rd

most common cause of death

$8.4B

cost to country each year

1 in 8

children have asthma

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Health experts push for change in vital lung disease test

10 December, 2024

Health professionals call for improved access to and awareness of spirometry - a simple test that could help catch life-threatening respiratory diseases...

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Newly-funded drugs will save lives, particularly babies

6 December, 2024

The Foundation is pleased that Pharmac is funding two medicines which will help at-risk children and older adults with respiratory conditions....

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Back to School with DVS

Be in to win with our 'Back to School' colouring competition this summer thanks to DVS! Entries close 28th February 2025. Learn more

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Fundraiser: 2025 Calendar

Photographer Chris McKeown has created a calendar showing off New Zealand's stunning natural scenery. All proceeds are kindly donated to the Foundation. To purchase yours, click here.

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King Living partners for healthier Kiwi homes

20 December, 2024

Creating a healthy home isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential. This is especially true for families living with asthma and allergies....

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Top Tips for Summer

13 December, 2024

Summer is officially here, but with it can come allergies for some....

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Natural Bathing

13 December, 2024

Summer is here and it is a great time to get outdoors....

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Christmas Tree Syndrome

13 December, 2024

For many, seeing a Christmas tree is the start of holiday cheer....

Support the development of respiratory health knowledge in New Zealand

Respiratory disease accounts for one in eleven of all hospital stays in New Zealand and is the third leading cause of death.

The Foundation wants to see those statistics changed and for all New Zealanders to breathe easier. We provide education, research and advocacy for the 1 million Kiwis living with a respiratory condition.

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