Interesting articles about respiratory related topics
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
1 December, 2019
Health Based Building are creating environmentally friendly, nontoxic, breathable homes with their new Foreverbreathe™ builds. These homes are construc...
1 June, 2019
You may not have heard of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) – that’s fine, not many people have. It’s quite often one of those conditions that you o...
A Wellington based organisation has found a novel way to approach Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) rehabilitation – through a community choi...
31 August, 2018
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a serious condition that affects the delicate tissues of the lungs....
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