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Feedback - A Lifesaver

Gillian reached out to us to share her experience with us - we are so humbled to be able to help people like Gillian and her family- and we can help you too! Referrals and consults with us are free."Our consultation with Asthma Waikato was a life-saver for us, in lots of different ways. Our son (age 7) is the first person in our family to have asthma, and we had it under control until all of a sudden we didn’t and he got a lot worse really quickly. He’d recover from his attacks, but his asth...

March 9, 2022

Freedom from Asthma

This family is experiencing freedom from asthma – that’s that goal! What a result....

February 8, 2022

Family Feedback

Feedback from our families means so much to us and the way that we can shape and tailor our services to meet the need of the community. Here is another success story!...

January 4, 2022

New Vision and Mission

The Board of Asthma Waikato has been working on the new Strategic Plan and as a result we have a new vision and mission statement!...

December 11, 2021

How Many Doses?

Just a reminder that there are a FINITE number of doses in your puffer inhaler. It may keep puffing even when it is empty, due to the aerosol. Some inhalers have counters but some, like Flixotide, don't. It's really important you know when it will run out otherwise you may be 'dosing' your child with nothing but aerosol. Watch this quick video Alyssia did last year as part of our Thursday Thoughts theme, to learn the easy way to clock this....

November 4, 2021

Transforming Lives

We are in the business of transforming lives – here is another happy customer!...

October 10, 2021

When To Act

We get so many parents confused about when to give the reliever, how much, and when to seek medical help. Here is a video Sheryl did a while back that explains it all using the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation First Aid poster....

September 22, 2021

FREE ASTHMA EDUCATION

Calling all schools, Early learning Centres, Te Kohanga Reo, Teachers, Staff, and more in the Waikato. Now is the perfect time for asthma education for your team. We are available for virtual asthma education sessions - just give us a call/email to book in. Just like the team at Te Kohanga Reo o Rukumoana did last week! What an amazing group of people these guys are - thank you for letting us meet with you!...

August 4, 2021

A Summary Of The Year

A summary of the year that was! All the statistics, highlights, challenges and big thanks to our funders! Read it about it here in the annual report....

July 9, 2021

Scary Asthma Flare Ups

We have had a few parents lately who have experienced some scary asthma flare-ups in their kids. They went to the ED at the hospital, were seen and then were sent home a little while later. However, once home, things got worse and the child needed the blue reliever puffer less than every two hours. What should they do? GO BACK to the Emergency Department. If your child needs reliever medicine this frequently or if it isn't working when you give it, don't delay, seek help straight away. Things ca...

May 12, 2021

A very happy Whanau

We have had the pleasure of helping a lovely family from the South Waikato recently. This is their story. We can help you too: 0-15 year olds living in the Waikato with asthma. Our services are free.This happy mum writes:...

January 22, 2021

What is a Hypertonic Saline Test?

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December 8, 2020

Ditch the blue, try the NEW!

Are you/your child (12+ years) using just a blue reliever puffer, but no regular preventer? It’s ok, you aren’t alone – PLEASE read on. There’s a new regime now and you need to know about this....

December 2, 2020