Asthma and Respiratory Services

Working with Whanau to promote the

understanding and management of asthma and respiratory conditions.

 THIS IS A FREE SERVICE

Is it Asthma?

If you have asthma you might sometimes feel;

• Wheezy (your breath might whistle in and out)
• Short of breath
• Tight in the chest
• Or you might have a cough

How can we help you?

There are lots of things we can do to help you manage your Asthma well, including:

• Teach you how to use your inhalers and spacer correctly
• How to use a peak flow meter
• Asthma plans
• Recognizing triggers and worsening asthma
• Medications (and what they do)
• Work with your child’s school to ensure your child has their inhaler and a plan
• A yearly asthma camp
• Spirometry clinics

Mā wai tēnei ratonga? Who can access this service?

• We are set up specifically to meet the needs of Maori and we are grassroots driven.
• Available to whanau who live in the Hutt Valley, Wainuiomata or Upper Hutt Regions

Whakapā mai- Who to contact for more information

Phone (04) 939 4629 and ask for Cheryl

See us at Kokiri Marae 7-9 Barnes St, Seaview, Lower Hutt 5010

Complete the Contact Form to have someone call you back

Click Here to make a referral to one of our services