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Manage your COPD Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBKeep physically active. Exercise is important for managing COPD. Exercise that makes you ‘huff and puff’ is good for your lungs and heart. Ideally, you should exercise for about 20 …

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How to use an Ellipta Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBUsing an Ellipta inhaler. Slide the cover down to expose the mouthpiece until you hear a ‘click’. Hold the inhaler away from your mouth and breathe out fully. Put the mouthpiece firmly between your lips. Take one long steady breath in through your mouth. Hold your breath for about five seconds, or as long as you are comfortable.

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Managing Your Asthma Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBMake it a rule that your home is smokefree at all times for everyone. Let other people know, asking them to go outside to smoke or vape. For help with quitting, visit Quitline (0800 …

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBPulmonary rehabilitation programmes. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a programme of education and exercise which usually runs for 6-12 weeks. Pulmonary rehabilitation reduces breathlessness, improves quality of life, and reduces depression in people with COPD. Image courtesy of aarc.org. Everyone with COPD should attend at least one programme …

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Understanding Asthma Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBThe best way to remember the steps is the 6 breaths, 6 puffs, 6 minutes rule. Take 6 puffs of your reliever inhaler, with 6 deep breaths per puff. Repeat this every 6 minutes until …

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Asthma Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBInformation for Family and Carers. Asthma Emergencies. In New Zealand, over 570,000 people take medication for asthma – this is an estimated 1 in 8 New Zealanders. For children, asthma is one of the most common causes of hospital admissions. On average, 98 people die from asthma in New Zealand each year – that’s nearly two people each …

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Asthma Fact Sheets Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBThis website provides general information only on respiratory health related topics. It is not intended to provide instruction, and you should not rely on this information to determine …

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Sulphites and Asthma Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBIt’s estimated between five to 10 percent of people with asthma may have adverse reactions to sulphites, resulting in wheezing, chest tightness and coughing. These …

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Key statistics Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBOver 570,000 people take medication for asthma − one in eight New Zealanders (Source: New Zealand Health Survey). Large numbers of children (2,950 or 305.9 per 100,000 in …

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The burden of COPD in New Zealand Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBThe Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ), together with the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand, commissioned this report to highlight the …

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Understanding asthma and allergies Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBAllergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an extremely common asthma trigger. It can also exacerbate asthma and make diagnosing asthma more difficult. Hay fever and asthma both affect the airways, with hay fever symptoms commonly experienced in the upper airways (nose, mouth, throat) and asthma symptoms experienced in the lower airways …

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Lung Cancer Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBCommon signs and symptoms of lung cancer include: a cough that doesn’t go away and gets with worse time. constant chest pain. coughing up blood. new onset of shortness of …

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Asthma Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBThis website provides general information only on respiratory health related topics. It is not intended to provide instruction, and you should not rely on this …

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Research Asthma Foundation NZ

WEB8 December, 2022. NZ Respiratory Research Review Issue 206. 1. 2. 3. …. 48. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ is New Zealand’s not-for-profit sector authority on all …

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The Science of Vaping Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBThe maximum amount of nicotine allowed in disposable vapes in NZ is 20 mg/ml. This is the freebase amount of nicotine and has been shown to be equivalent (in blood) to smoking a conventional cigarette [2]. To work out what this would equate to for a nicotine salt, we need to know how heavy the chemical molecules are.

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Respiratory disease in New Zealand Asthma Foundation NZ

WEBAn infographic illustrating the statistics of respiratory disease in New Zealand. Order printed resources. In this resource. A free downloadable pdf which includes statistics about: …

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