Goodfellow Unit Webinar: Asthma and COPD inhalers – Every breath counts

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:45:50 +0000

0:00 Webinar intro
1:19 John Kolbe - New approaches to asthma
14:46 Nicola Corna - Practical aspects of inhaler devices
43:20 Audience Q&A
53:10 John Kolbe - Case Studies
1:08:25 Audience Q&A

Asthma and COPD result in significant respiratory burden for a number of New Zealanders – particularly within Māori and Pacific communities. One of the mainstays of treatment for these respiratory diseases is the use of inhalers to control and maintain adequate airway function. However, many patients are missing out on appropriate treatment and basic training on how to use their inhalers correctly, contributing to poor disease control, increased severity of symptoms and hospitalisations.

This webinar will be presented by two expert speakers. Professor John Kolbe will discuss new approaches to asthma: appropriate medication, device and patient choice. This will be followed by a case history to illustrate the 2019 GINA guidelines for the treatment of mild asthma.

Practical educational aspects of inhaler devices will be lead by Respiratory Nurse Practitioner Nicola Corna.