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We offer clinical and support services to individuals with respiratory diseases. Self referals are welcome.
Respiratory Consultations
Our respiratory nurses will work with you to get an understanding of the current state of your condition while assessing medication and lifestyle factors that may be impacting your condition. Whānau/family are welcome to attend consultations. This ensures that everyone is educated when it comes to understanding and supporting whoever has the respiratory condition.
Lung function test
In some cases the respiratory nurses may carry out spirometry. This lung-function test helps identify normal and abnormal lung activity and assists with diagnosis, monitoring progress and providing information that can lead to better management of respiratory conditions.
COPD Breathe Easy Support Group
Breathe Hawke’s Bay facilitates support groups held the last Wednesday of every month (except January) alternating between Hastings and Napier. These informal get-togethers are for those with COPD, or any respiratory condition, and their carers. Each meeting features a guest speaker.
Swimming/Exercise Subsidies
A healthy, active lifestyle can help manage a respiratory condition. Our swimming and exercise subsidies are available to Hawke’s Bay children/tamariki across a range of physical activities. There are also subsidies available for adults. Conditions apply
Spacers
Did you know you can request a spacer free of charge from your GP? Breathe Hawke’s Bay also has a limited supply of spacers available.
Nurse Hours 8.30am-5pm,
Office hours 8.30am - 3pm
Phone 0800 278 462
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