17% decrease in asthma-related hospital admissions in NZ from 2019-2022 due to increased use of combination inhalers and national asthma guidelines.
New Zealand's effective asthma management and treatment has led to a significant decrease in asthma-related hospital admissions by 17% in a four-year period from 2019 to 2022. This coincides with a 108% increase in the use of combination (2-in-1) inhalers, making them the preferred treatment for asthma in New Zealand. The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ has developed and distributed national asthma guidelines for healthcare professionals, contributing to the standardization of asthma care nationwide.
May 29, 2024
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