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Welcome, Haere Mai, Kia Ora

Asthma Canterbury is a not-for-profit incorporated society. We employ specialist registered nurses to help those affected by asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions.

Our objective is:

"To improve the quality of life for people with asthma and related diseases throughout the Canterbury area by providing support, education, resources and knowledge to its members and the wider community".

What we do

The following are either FREE or heavily subsidized.

• Free consultations for people unsure about the best way to manage their asthma and COPD, at our clinic or at your place
• Free education about medications, inhalers and spacers
• Resources for people with asthma and COPD
• Training for health professionals in the latest asthma and COPD management
• Asthma education sessions to staff and parents at schools and preschools
• Smoking cessation support and nicotine replacement therapy
• Nebuliser outreach service to people who are largely housebound
• Dust mite bedding protection sale