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'It's pretty horrible seeing your child's lips turning blue'
11-year-old Jamie shares his near-fatal asthma attack as Foundation calls for better training and awareness.
Ban vape stores near schools, not just cell phones in schools
New research shows vape outlets are within a 5-minute walk of schools.
‘Another nail in the coffin’ - study shows link between vaping and heart failure
One study has found a potential link between vaping and heart failure.
Cannabis use bad for lungs and heart
New evidence linking cannabis to heart and lung disease is challenging long-held beliefs that the drug is harmless.
Occupational respiratory disease: What you can do to protect yourself
Every year in New Zealand, hundreds die and thousands are hospitalised after exposure to harmful contaminants at work.
NZ teenage daily vaping rates almost double, new data reveals
New Health Survey data shows daily vaping among 15 to 17-year-olds has nearly doubled.
New Zealand’s first quit vaping guidelines for youth released
New NZ guidelines to help rangatahi quit vaping have been released, to support health professionals.
Respigen salbutamol inhalers are being discontinued in NZ
Patients can switch to fully funded SalAir or partially-funded Ventolin through their pharmacist - no GP visit needed.
The science of vaping
From nicotine to long-term health effects, explore the science behind vaping and what researchers know about it.
Understanding oxygen therapy
Home oxygen therapy explained - who needs it, how it works and how to use it safely day to day.
Physiotherapy for asthma
Your doctor or nurse practitioner may prescribe inhalers (“puffers”) to help open up your airways so breathing is easier, but what other things can you do to help with your asthma symptoms?
RSV: What you need to know
Each winter RSV circulates widely, increasing the risk of serious illness. In this article we answer your RSV questions.