Asthma & Respiratory Foundation

Who are we?

The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation is a charitable organisation that provides information and acts as an advocate for people with respiratory illnesses. The Foundation has been helping Kiwis breathe easier for over 40 years. We have 25 affiliated asthma societies and branches throughout the country that can support you with one-on-one education. For more information on asthma and respiratory disease or to find your closest affiliated asthma society, visit www.asthmafoundation.org.nz or call 04-499-4592

We can help you:

by providing information to you about asthma and COPD
by acting as an advocate for people with lung diseases
by producing resources for nurses
by running training courses for nurses and community health workers
by continuing to fund research
by raising the profile and awareness of respiratory conditions through our events and initiatives
You can help us
by getting involved to help raise awareness of asthma in children
by telling us about how asthma or COPD affects you or your family
by offering to help us with small tasks in the build up to our events
by making a donation
Balloon Day

How can you help?

Please visit www.asthmafoundation.org.nz to find out how you can make a difference. Text BREATHE to 3979 to donate $3 or call 0900-4-ASTHMA to donate $20.

Statistics

• One in four New Zealand children has asthma.
• Asthma is the most common cause of child hospital admissions.
• 550,000 school days every year are lost due to asthma related absences.
• Child hospital admission rates due to asthma in Maori and Pacific people are increasing.
• It is estimated that respiratory conditions cost New Zealand over $1 billion per year in direct and indirect costs.