Asthma & Respiratory Management BOP Inc

11/05/2026

Thank you to the amazing nurses who make a difference in the lives of their patients every day ❤️

30/04/2026

Pop down to Bayfair Shopping Centre to see one of our Respiratory Nurses on World Asthma Day! 🫁

Let's get together to support the 1 in 8 New Zealanders affected by asthma. Get ready to wear blue, rally your friends and whānau, and join the Blue Shirt Day movement. 💙💙💙

https://www.blueshirtday.org.nz/about

16/04/2026

12/01/2026

Post-nasal drip is a common but often overlooked cause of chronic cough 🤧

When excess mucus drips down the back of the throat, it can irritate the airways and trigger persistent coughing, throat clearing, and chest tightness. For people with asthma, post-nasal drip can make symptoms worse and may even trigger asthma flare-ups by increasing airway inflammation.

Allergies, sinus issues, colds, or reflux are frequent causes—and treating the underlying problem can significantly improve cough and asthma control.

If you or your child has a lingering cough or poorly controlled asthma, it may not be “just the lungs”
Breathe better. Cough less. Get the right care

18/11/2025

🫁🫁*** It's World COPD Day - 19th November 2025***🫁🫁

COPD symptoms include chronic cough, increased sputum, shortness of breath, and/or a history of recurrent respiratory infections. Early diagnosis and treatment of COPD can improve symptoms, lung function and quality of life.

"Short of Breath, think COPD"

04/06/2025

Belly breathing,
also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a breathing technique that uses the diaphragm, a muscle between the chest and abdomen, to expand the lungs and improve breathing efficiency. It involves inhaling deeply into the abdomen, allowing the belly to expand, and exhaling slowly through the mouth or nose.

How to practice belly breathing:
Find a comfortable position: You can sit upright in a chair or lie down.
Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly: This helps you track the movement of your abdomen during breathing.
Inhale slowly and deeply through your nose: Focus on expanding your belly, allowing your abdomen to rise.
Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth or nose: Engage your abdominal muscles to push the air out.
Repeat: Continue breathing deeply and slowly for several minutes.

04/06/2025

Make sure your lungs are in the best possible shape for winter seasonal outbreaks by following these steps.
1. Get your lungs checked
See your doctor for an asthma review. You can check the health of your lungs and assess if you need to make any changes to your asthma medications and asthma action plan.
2. Follow your asthma action plan
Together with your doctor, develop or update your written asthma action plan with instructions on how to manage your asthma over winter. A written asthma action plan can help you recognise worsening asthma symptoms and know what to do in response.
3. Use your medications wisely
Tell your doctor if you have been using your reliever puffer more than twice a week or are having asthma symptoms at night. These are important signs that your asthma is not well controlled.
If you have been prescribed a preventer medication, make sure you use it - even if you feel well.
4. Check your inhaler technique
All adults and children need regular training from a doctor, nurse, respiratory educator or pharmacist to use inhaled medications correctly. Correct use of inhalers helps medications work properly, can reduce the risk of side-effects and is essential for good asthma management.
5. Take extra care if you are over 65
Colds, flu can hit extra hard in seniors with asthma.
Don’t ignore symptoms or put off seeking help - prompt action can help keep you out of hospital.
Make sure you’re taking your medications correctly. Ask your pharmacist, nurse, GP or educator to check you’re using your inhaler (puffer) correctly. Spacers are recommended for use with pressurised metered dose inhalers for both adults and children.
6. Take preventive action
Keep warm if cold air triggers your asthma.
Control germs by washing your hands.
Avoid contact with anyone who’s sick.
Ask your doctor about having the flu vaccination.
Annual flu vaccination is important to prevent influenza and its complications. It is recommended for all people 6 months of age and over.
Special risk groups are eligible to receive the flu vaccine for free
Vaccinations are also recommended to minimise the impacts of other respiratory illnesses that can exacerbate asthma such as pneumonia, and whooping cough.

30/05/2025

Shes got this

30/05/2025

Lets do this
Improved Medication Delivery to the Lungs

A spacer helps more medication reach your lungs, where it’s needed, instead of getting stuck in your mouth or throat.

Easier to Use

It eliminates the need to coordinate breathing with pressing the inhaler—ideal for children, the elderly, or anyone who struggles with timing.

Reduces Side Effects

Less medication gets deposited in the mouth or throat, lowering the risk of oral thrush, hoarseness, or irritation.

Better Control During an Asthma Attack

When breathing becomes difficult, a spacer can make it easier to inhale the medication properly and effectively.

Consistent Dosing

Spacers help ensure a more accurate and consistent dose each time you use your inhaler.

Useful for All Ages

Especially helpful for children or people with limited dexterity or cognitive challenges.