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Asthma-related hospitalisations plummet, NZ leads the world in asthma management
Asthma hospital admissions fell 17% as use of 2-in-1 inhalers rose 108%, highlighting impact of national asthma guidance
Budget needs to help eradicate the pest that is youth vaping
The Foundation is calling on the current Government to help eradicate the pest that is youth vaping.
Running an exercise class at 78 with a chronic lung condition
78-year-old Margaret Bowler, living with COPD, runs a Christchurch respiratory exercise group, earning award.
2024 Respiratory Achievers' Awards Winners
The Foundation's Respiratory Achievers’ Awards celebrate Kiwis living with lung conditions.
Mums awarded for drive to end youth vaping in New Zealand
A parent-led group tackling youth vaping harm recognised with the Youth Anti-Vaping Champion Award 2024.
Tamariki well and thriving under care of respiratory nurse
Anne Webster, a respiratory nurse with Tu Kotahi Māori Asthma Trust, has spent 20 years supporting tamariki with asthma.
From a hospital bed to the world stage
12-year-old Charleigh has qualified for the Hip Hop World Championships while managing asthma.
Teen wins top sports award despite asthma struggles
14-year-old Dominique, who has experienced severe asthma and ICU admission, won the Asthma Award 2024.
Woman loses cousin to asthma, battles the disease herself every day
78-year-old Betty, former child carer, won the Adult Asthma Award at the 2024 Respiratory Achievers’ Awards.
Multiple surgeries for aspiring princess, 10, doesn’t hinder dreams
10-year-old Maddison-Grace Wilson (Maddi) of Tauranga, living with bronchiectasis and asthma, won the Cody Forbes Award.
Samoan teen’s love for rugby drove his focus on lung health
14-year-old Faamanatu Ofisa (Natu), living with severe bronchiectasis, won the Other Respiratory Conditions Award.
‘A silent killer’ - call for ban of unflued gas heaters
Foundation NZ calls for a ban on unflued gas heaters, warning toxic indoor emissions worsen winter respiratory illness.