Asthma Educational Resources
Resources to Improve Patient Outcomes
Our Nurse Educators are qualified and experienced registered nurses, specialising in Asthma and COPD.
Our range of asthma resources (see below links) are designed to support you and your patients, through evidence-based, best practice information that inspires independence and quality of life, while answering common questions about asthma.
Resource links (from our Asthma CARE course)
If you have recently attended one of our asthma or COPD courses, thanks!
We’ve curated a list of our favourite and most trusted asthma resources and helpful links to support you in providing asthma care and education.
General Asthma Resources | Asthma Information | Asthma Management | Asthma Treatment
Asthma NZ patient referrals | Refer a patient – Asthma New Zealand
Inhaler device videos | Asthma treatment – Asthma New Zealand | Healthify He Puna Waiora – YouTube
Asthma & Respiratory Foundation Asthma Guidelines | https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/assets/images/NZ-Asthma-Guidelines-Quick-Reference-Guide-2020-Online-09-21.pdf
Asthma action plans | asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources/topic/asthma-action-plans
Health Pathways | www.healthpathways.info
Inhaler device recognition chart | ARFNZ-He-Ako-Hiringa-Inhaler-ID-A3-poster-2025.pdf
GINA | Global Initiative for Asthma – Global Initiative for Asthma – GINA
The difference between preventer and reliever inhalers | Asthma treatment – Asthma New Zealand
Worsening asthma symptoms | Symptoms & First Aid – Asthma New Zealand
Asthma Educational Resources
Click on the images to download the information you need.
If you have any questions about the information contained here please get in contact with us by clicking here.
Asthma Control Test
A Simple Test to Help Manage Your Asthma
The Asthma control Test is a commonly used tool by healthcare providers globally, and has been scientifically tested with hundreds of people with asthma
It is a way to help determine if an individuals asthma symptoms are well controlled
Based on the score, you can help take appropriate action to better manage your asthma.
If you have a respiratory challenge, our support could be invaluable in helping you identify the best treatment.
We are delighted to support health professionals by accepting direct patient referrals by individuals booking a Nurse Appointment by clicking here
Pre School Asthma Study
Does your child suffer from wheezy illnesses?
Is your child, aged between 1 and under 6 years required hospital care for wheezing?
If so, click on the poster image for more information on how the ARROW study is working to prevent wheezing illnesses.
DIGIPREDICT Asthma Study
Asthma attacks are highly preventable if detected early and this study aims to use technology to detect these attacks.
Are you 12 years and above, with a previous asthma attack in the last 12 months? Are you from the Auckland and Waikato region?
If so, click on the poster image for more information on the DIGIPREDICT study.
If you are interested in completing the DIGIPREDICT screening, please click here.
