A group of clinical leaders is urging the Government to seriously re-consider changes to smoking and vaping legislation after hearing of its plans to axe laws put in place to protect the health of New Zealanders. Respiratory and cardiology clinicians from .
The heart and lung health of New Zealanders are at risk if the changes proposed by our new Government go ahead. While the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ welcome news of a ban on all disposable vapes and harsher penalties for those selling to .
FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER The first New Zealand guidelines to support youth to quit vaping have been released at the New Zealand Respiratory Conference in Wellington. ‘ A reference guide: To support rangatahi to quit vaping’ - written and published by .
A new handbook to help those living with a severe respiratory condition has been released to mark World COPD Day. COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - is an umbrella term for the conditions emphysema, chronic bronchitis and long-standing .
A prescription-only model and dedicated quit vaping support services should be a priority of the incoming Government and new Health Minister. This is the call from Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ who are strong advocates for tighter controls .