http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.asthmawaikato.org.nz en-us Fri, 26 Jan 2018 03:09:30 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/24255/Just-call-us-the-asthma-myth-busters/ We thought we would de-bunk a few myths that we've come across during our time working in the respiratory-world. So here is myth #1... The truth is that asthma medications do NOT become less effective over time. If you're taking your preventative inhalers as prescribed (the right dose, at the right time), then this will help to keep them effective! If you find you are becoming increasingly reliant on your symptom reliever inhaler, and it isn't working quite as well as it once did, this is most l... Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:21:17 +1300 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post24255 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/24258/Spirometry-Course-15th-and-16th-Feb-2018/ Our last course is over!! However, our seriously in demand Spirometry Course is back on for another run. Get in touch NOW if you want a place on this course. It is already being booked out! Designed and run by a Clinical Physiologist, it's a must have in your arsenal of courses.... Fri, 22 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post24258 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/24253/5-tips-for-managing-your-asthma-in-summer/ We know that summer is a busy time for most, so to simplify things for you, we have listed a few tips for keeping in control of your asthma (or your children’s asthma) throughout these warmer months: Be organised! Check your medications/inhalers and spacers Do you need a new prescription for your inhalers or other medications to see you through summer? Make sure you check how many inhalers you have, check the expiry dates, and check that they still have enough medication in them. Tip: Some inh... Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post24253 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/24254/Getting-out-and-about-in-the-community/ In October I attended a community education session, where I was lucky enough to present to a group of mothers of pre-schoolers on asthma and asthma management. As it was my first presentation on behalf of Asthma Waikato I found it exciting, and I’m pleased to say that it was a success. I feel very privileged to have met such an awesome group of women!  Mothers of Pre-schoolers (MOPS) is a community group where mothers can come together to discuss all aspects of motherhood, and take part ... Fri, 24 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post24254 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/21181/Spirometry-Course-13th-and-14th-Dec-2017/ Our last course is over!! However, our seriously in demand Spirometry Course is back on for another run. Get in touch NOW if you want a place on this course. It is already being booked out! Designed and run by a Clinical Physiologist, it's a must have in your arsenal of courses.... Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:20:09 +1300 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post21181 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/20237/What-is-a-Turbuhaler/ Question... Q: Is your inhaler device right for you?Q: Are you able to inhale correctly?Q: Are you obtaining the full dose with each inhalation?Q: Have you had your inhaler/device technique checked with a health professional?  Your inhaler technique should be checked 6 monthly or whenever your inhaler device has changed - your asthma nurse can help you do this with practice tools that make a noise indicating correct inhalation.... Tue, 29 Aug 2017 23:08:14 +1200 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post20237 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/20242/Family-Feedback-100Improvement/ “Thank you so much for your time, advice and support. I am thrilled to advise that since we met with you, my daughter Alyssa’s asthma has improved 100%. I am also pleased to advise that my whole family are now fully informed and have been supporting Alyssa’s asthma plan! As a family we feel a lot more confident in the way we manage asthma in our household! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your work, you are very much appreciated!”The Watarawi whanau in Tokoroa... Mon, 14 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post20242 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/19649/Spirometry-Course-25th-and-26th-Oct-2017/ Our last course is over!! However, our seriously in demand Spirometry Course is back on for another run. Get in touch NOW if you want a place on this course. It is already being booked out! Designed and run by a Clinical Physiologist, it's a must have in your arsenal of courses.... Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:14:03 +1200 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post19649 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/18378/Skin-Prick-Testing--What-is-it/ Skin prick testing is a test used to help diagnose allergies. In regards to asthma, skin prick testing may be useful to identify potential allergy triggers, such as house dust mites, pet dander, or food. The test is reliable and painless, involving small drops of the “allergen" being placed onto the forearm or back, then the skin is pricked to allow a tiny amount of the allergen into the skin. Reactions are then measured and reported to, or observed by, the doctor. Although the test may ind... Wed, 07 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post18378 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/post/19651/Respiratory-Nurse-Educator-visits-the-COPD-group/ The COPD Support and Exercise Group meets every Wednesday, 1 pm at the Beerescourt Bowling Club, 68A Maeroa Road, Hamilton. Recently the Respiratory Nurse Educator gave an education session there. “We were so please to have the Respiratory Nurse Educator come to our COPD Support and Exercise group on May 17th 2017. I thanked her for coming at the end of the session and felt that she gave the best and clearest information about the correct use of whatever asthma puffers we were using, whether s... Sun, 28 May 2017 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.asthmawaikato.org.nz/blog/#post19651