Educational resources, research & toolkits

Becuase we are a team, Asthma NZ have curated a list of our favourite and most trusted asthma and COPD resources and helpful links to support you in providing evidence-based, best-practice care for your patients.

• Asthma Educational Resources – Share with your patients to help them better understand and manage their condition. Click here
• COPD Educational Resources – Equip your patients with the knowledge they need for better breathing. Click here

ASTHMA CARE COURSE

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

COPD CARE COURSE

General COPD Resources | Learn about COPD – Asthma New Zealand | COPD | Healthify

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 COPD Guidelines | asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources/nz-copd-guidelines

COPD action plan | asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources/copd-self-management-plan

Health Pathways | www.healthpathways.info

Inhaler device recognition chart | ARFNZ-He-Ako-Hiringa-Inhaler-ID-A3-poster-2025.pdf

GINA GOLD | 2025 GOLD Report – Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease – GOLD

The difference between preventer and reliever inhalers | Asthma treatment – Asthma New Zealand

COPD Handbook | asthmafoundation.org.nz/resources/copd-handbook

• COPD Educational Resources – Equip your patients with the knowledge they need for better breathing. Click here.

Does your patient (child) suffer from wheezy illnesses?

Has your patient, 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.

Asthma attacks are highly preventable if detected early and this study aims to use technology to detect these attacks.

Is your patient, 10 years or older, with a previous asthma attack in the last 12 months? Are they diagnosed with asthma and currently taking asthma inhalers?

If so, click on the poster image for more information on the DIGIPREDICT study.

If your patient is interested in completing the DIGIPREDICT screening, please click here.

The Foundation has produced three sets of best practice guidelines for the treatment of respiratory conditions in New Zealand. These are:

The New Zealand COPD Guidelines 2021

The New Zealand Adolescent and Adult Asthma Guidelines 2020

The New Zealand Child Asthma Guidelines 2020

Have you or someone you care for taken oral steroids for asthma?

The University of Auckland is inviting people to take part in a short, anonymous online survey about experiences with oral steroid use in asthma.

They’re looking for:

• People diagnosed with asthma who have taken oral steroids, or

• Parents / carers of someone with asthma who has taken oral steroids

You can take part if you:

• Are 18 years or older, or

• Are a parent or caregiver of someone with asthma of any age

• Would like to share your views in an anonymous online survey

⏱️ Takes just 5–10 minutes

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/OCSStudy

Your voice can help improve future asthma care 💙