Take control of your breathing today!
From the backyard to the world stage, asthma doesn’t have to hold you back.
Hit play to hear boxer Mea Motu, rugby players Julian & Ardie Savea, former All Black Steve Devine and rising cricketer Anika Todd share raw kōrero on diagnosis and management, plus tips on how to breathe easier!
“Make Inhaled Treatments Accessible for ALL.”
Someone has an Asthma attack every 2.5 minutes! We think more needs to be done to increase the usage of preventer inhalers – – anti-inflammatory medication such as inhaled corticosteroids.
We talk about this in a special appearance on TVNZ Breakfast by our Clinical Director, Amy Chan, and our patient ambassador Alani Hammond-Smith (3 yo) and her mum, Jess. Hit play for more!
Clip courtesy of © TVNZ
Asthma New Zealand is a health charity dedicated to ensuring Kiwis thrive despite Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). We deliver free appointments, education resources and advocacy.
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“Nothing else matters when you can’t breathe”
Toby, 15 years
360,000
School days missed every year
Source: Ministry of Health
1 in 8 children
affected by asthma
Source: ehinz.ac.nz
“Asthma care isn’t just treatment; it’s about giving kids the chance to enjoy childhood fully.”
Asthma NZ nurse
“We need to focus on prevention and early intervention to ensure people can thrive.”
Asthma NZ CEO
$1.2 Billion
cost to our country every year
Source: Ministry of Health
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