Bronchiolitis Services

Working with Whanau to promote the

understanding and management of asthma and respiratory conditions.

 THIS IS A FREE SERVICE

IS IT BRONCHIOLITIS?

Bronchiolitis is an infection of the airways in the lungs. It most often occurs with pēpi in their first 2 years of life. The infection starts with signs and symptoms similar to those of a common cold but then progresses to coughing and wheezing. Although it is often a mild

illness some pēpi are at risk of developing a more severe bronchiolitis that requires

hospitalisation.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

We can visit you in your home and give advice on the following areas:

• What is Bronchiolitis?
• Signs and symptoms
• Prevention
• Smoking and Bronchiolitis
• Monitoring pēpi’s Bronchiolitis using a Symptom Chart
• Bronchiolitis kit for whānau
• Provide clinical assessment on pēpi
• Including vital signs; temperature/heart rate/respiratory rate and pēpi’s breathing.

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