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Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation NZ is dedicated to improving heart and lung health outcomes. It brings together the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ, Kia Manawanui Trust – The Heart of Aotearoa, Lung Foundation NZ, and the Bronchiectasis Foundation NZ.

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Asthma emergency kits in schools

Help your school prepare for asthma with emergency kits, policy guidance and practical information to support teachers in recognising and responding to asthma symptoms and attacks.

Student on school steps having asthma inhaler

One in eight Kiwi kids have asthma.

It is estimated that 360,000 school days are lost each year due to asthma-related symptoms in children.

The most important thing teachers can do is be prepared. To do this, educators should ensure they arm themselves with knowledge and have the right tools to help.

Asthma Emergency Medical Kit

To order an Asthma Emergency Medical Kit for your school, please see here for more details.

School Asthma Policy

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ recommend that every school have a School Asthma Policy. Find out more.

Information about asthma

Read all about what causes asthma, what triggers flare-ups, and to what to do in an emergency here. This information is comprehensive and should help teachers feel confident with students who live with this life-long condition.