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What is thunderstorm asthma?

8 March, 2021

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...

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How do I use a spacer?

8 March, 2021

In this series, we will be highlighting a range of respiratory-related devices and explaining best practice on how to use these. In this issue, we demon...

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Understanding COPD

1 December, 2020

COPD is a condition that affects over 200,000 Kiwis but remains woefully undiagnosed. COPD is the fourth most common cause of death in New Zealand, and ...

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Is your worksite toxic?

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 ...

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Sulphites and Asthma

1 December, 2020

We’ve heard of smoke, pollen and exercise being asthma triggers, but what about sulphites? This lesser-known trigger has been shown to cause wheezing, c...

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Legionnaires’ Disease

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 ...

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Allergy tips for Spring

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...

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Warming up Kiwi homes

1 September, 2020

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 ...

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How do I use a Peak Flow?

1 September, 2020

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...

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What does my inhaler do?

1 June, 2020

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...