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Understanding Sleep Apnoea

22 September, 2021

OSA is estimated to affect 3−5% of children, and is one of the most common respiratory disorders of childhood. At least 4% of adult males and 2% of adul...

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How do I use my.... turbuhaler?

8 June, 2021

​In this series, we highlight a range of respiratory- related devices and explain best practice on how to use them. In this issue, we look at how to use...

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Pulse Energy partners with the Foundation to help Kiwis breathe easier

8 June, 2021

On April 1, electricity retailer Pulse Energy became an official sponsor of Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) to help raise the awareness of ...

Winter

Top Tips for Winter

8 June, 2021

Winter can be a difficult time for those with a respiratory condition, as the cold can exacerbate symptoms. We’ve put together a few tips to help you ma...

Sport And Asthma

Busting common asthma myths

8 June, 2021

The theme of World Asthma Day 2021 was ‘Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions’....

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Understanding Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

8 June, 2021

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, or IPF, is a rare and serious condition that affects the delicate tissues of the lungs....

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Running America for IPF awareness

8 June, 2021

When Nick Ashill’s mother was diagnosed with IPF in 2012, he and his family knew nothing about the condition....

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Exploring the art of breathing

8 June, 2021

We breathe in and we breathe out; it sounds simple but breathing is complex....

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The environmental impact of inhalers

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...

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Key Elements to Building an eHaus

8 March, 2021

The decision to build an eHaus shouldn’t be one just based on the architects and builders in the team, or the region they operate from – it’s about the ...