Our Services
Asthma New Zealand Nurses provide education, training and support to help you live well with asthma/COPD.
Individual Asthma/COPD EducationOur asthma nurse educators provide education about optimal self-management of asthma/COPD. Education sessions identify gaps in treatment and recommend a plan to align with current national guidelines, personalised information about asthma/COPD control tailored to your lifestyle, a comprehensive demonstration how to use respiratory devices such as inhalers and spacers.
Our clients can contact Asthma New Zealand between sessions if they have any questions or would like further information.
To receive an education session simply click the button below:
Asthma/COPD education will include an initial home visit and two follow up visits/phone calls. Asthma/COPD education is free of charge.
Group Asthma/COPD Education
Asthma New Zealand provides group asthma/COPD education sessions for schools, childcare centers, nursing homes, medical centers, etc. To request a group asthma education you can simply send us an email at anz@asthma.org.nz or call us 0800 227 328
Spirometry
Spirometry or Lung Function Test measures lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an essential diagnostic test for many Chronic Respiratory Diseases. Spirometry can be performed at the Auckland office of Asthma New Zealand located at 581 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. Booking is required for the spirometry test. To book the test, you can fill up online referral form or download a paper version and post it to Asthma New Zealand PO BOX 67066, Mt Eden, Auckland,1349 or email it to anz@asthma.org.nz or fax it to 09 6230774.
Price:
Spirometry for diagnostic purpose - $30
Spirometry for insurance/police/dive medical purpose - $60
A nebuliser is a machine that converts liquid medication into a fine mist, which is breathed in through a mask or mouthpiece. Nebulisers are used for the treatment of conditions that affect the airways and lungs such as asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis. Nebuliser can be hired in the Auckland office of Asthma New Zealand located at 581 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. To hire nebuliser we require a letter of authorisation from your GP (the letter should include why the doctor considers that you need a nebuliser and what medication will you be taking with it).
Price:
Hire nebuliser 1 week - $20
Bond - $20
Nebuliser kit - $30
If you are interested in hiring a Nebuliser, please email us at: anz@asthma.org.nz
Purchase a nebuliserA nebuliser can be purchased in the Auckland office of Asthma New Zealand located at 581 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland or via our online shop. To purchase a nebuliser we require a letter of authorisation from your GP (the letter should include why the doctor considers that you need a nebuliser and what medication will you be taking with it). In some cases, Asthma New Zealand can provide financial support to purchase a nebuliser.
Professional Education
Asthma New Zealand nurses provide Nurse Education in Asthma Treatment and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease courses.
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