Living with Asthma

For those with asthma, travelling can be a bit more complicated than it is for most people. The changes in environment, altitude, and exposure to new allergens can all trigger asthma symptoms. However, with proper planning and preparation, people with asthma can still enjoy traveling and staying healthy on the go. Before you travel: During…

Being diagnosed with asthma can be a difficult and overwhelming experience, especially for a child. Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects the airways, making it difficult to breathe and can cause a variety of symptoms including wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. These symptoms are scary for anyone let alone children!…

Asthma can make physical activity a challenge. However, with proper management, people with asthma can lead active and healthy lives. Here are some tips for managing asthma symptoms during exercise: By following these tips, you can help to manage your asthma symptoms and continue to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. Remember to always consult…

The impact of asthma on sleep Asthma can affect sleep in several ways. The symptoms of asthma, such as coughing and wheezing, can disrupt sleep and make it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. In addition, the use of asthma medications, such as inhalers, can cause side effects such as dry mouth or throat,…

For many people with asthma, pollen can be a major trigger, causing symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. In this article, we will discuss some ways to avoid pollen if it is an asthma trigger for you. One of the first things you can do to avoid pollen is to stay indoors when pollen…

What do David Beckham, Billy Joel, Julian Savea, Ludwig van Beethoven, Mo Farah and Harry Styles have in common? Not a whole lot at first glance. One thing is, they all operate or operated at an extremely high level in their chosen profession. They are household names, people who have achieved extraordinary things, but that’s…

If you have asthma, you’ll know. The panic. The scramble for the inhaler, the struggle to even get any of the drug in, because you can’t breathe. This article is more for the lucky ones. The winners of the genetic lottery in the asthma department. If you look up asthma on the web, talk to…

Firstly – if you or someone with you are experiencing an emergency, please don’t delay – call your emergency service. In New Zealand, this number is 111. Asthma in children can be very scary for parents and distressing for the child. It can help no end to know what it is you’re dealing with, why…

If you are one of the over 600,000 people in New Zealand with asthma you’ve likely asked or wondered; can asthma be cured? Do I have to live with this for life? The short answer is no – but keep reading there is a lot you can do! The disease is highly treatable. Many people…