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Types of Inhaler Devices Factsheet
Device factsheets for metered-dose inhalers (MDI), Turbuhaler, Spiromax, Accuhaler, Ellipta, Breezhaler, HandiHaler, and Respimat, covering how to use, care for, and replace each device.
Nebuliser Factsheet
This factsheet explaina what a nebuliser is, how it compares to spacers, and which groups of people are most likely to benefit from using one.
AIR Asthma Action Plan
This ‘Anti-Inflammatory Reliever (AIR)’ therapy asthma action plan shows how to control your asthma long term, and helps to identify what to do when you are well, unwell or need help in an emergency.
Asthma Patient Handbook
This handbook contains information and advice about asthma to help you better understand and manage your condition.
Breathlessness Quick Reference Guide
A quick reference guide for managing breathlessness. Available in English, te reo Māori and Samoan.
Breathlessness Strategies for COPD
Breathlessness is a major symptom in COPD. This comprehensive document outlines various strategies and techniques to help manage breathlessness.
Your Lung Cancer Care Team
This document explains the roles of the different healthcare professionals in a lung cancer care team and emphasizes keeping their contact information.
Radiation Treatment
This brochure explains radiation treatment for lung cancer, including how it works, when it may be used, and the different techniques available.
The Normal Lung
How the lungs work, including how we breathe, how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged, and how blood circulates through the lungs.
Lung Cancer Symptoms
This brochure outlines the common symptoms of lung cancer, including early signs, symptoms of advanced cancer, and when to seek medical advice.
Lung Cancer - Know The Symptoms
This poster demonstrates the symptoms of lung cancer.
Fact Sheet | What is Bronchiectasis?
This fact sheet is for people with Bronchiectasis. It explains what Bronchectasis is, the causes, risk factors, symptoms and how it is diagnosed and treated.
Bronchiectasis Patient Booklet
This booklet provides information for adults with bronchiectasis. It will help you and your whānau to understand more about bronchiectasis, from risk factors and diagnosis, to how it's treated.
Bronchiectasis Action Plan
This self-management plan is for adults with bronchiectasis and is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patients.
How to Use Inhaler Device Chart
An inhaler device use chart, with step-by-step instructions on how to use all of the commonly prescribed inhaler devices in New Zealand.
COPD Action Plan
This self-management plan for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is to be completed by healthcare practitioners, together with their patient
COPD Patient Handbook
This handbook provides information about COPD, from the various symptoms you may experience, to the different types of medication you may be prescribed.
Asthma First Aid in School
Simple asthma first aid steps for children at school.
Asthma First Aid - 12 years and over
An asthma first aid poster for 12 years and over.
Managing your child's asthma
This resource teaches parents and whānau about asthma, including how to help prevent an asthma attack.
