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Repeat Prescriptions
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With our first national Matariki holiday, we at Ranolf have been learning a bit about Matariki, the 9 whetu (stars) and their significance, the customs that come with Matariki and the celebrations. Thank you to Sonia and Geoff for sharing their knowledge with us.![]()
We have shared affirmations of ourselves and the people that we work with and we are having kai tahi with our whanau here at Ranolf to celebrate.![]()
Hope you all have a fantastic Matariki break and get to celebrate with your whanau and friends.
It's a fact that men continue to live shorter lives than women – with experts singling out cancers, heart disease and stroke among the biggest killers. ![]()
As part of Men's Health Week, we share five positive steps Kiwi men can take today to help themselves. 👍![]()
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Get your blood pressure down.![]()
Hypertension, in particular, develops when there's too much pressure in your blood vessels, which can damage them and cause health problems.![]()
Anyone can develop high blood pressure, but it becomes more common as we get older, and can lead to strokes, heart attacks, heart and kidney failure.![]()
If your reading is higher than 140/90, you need to start lowering it.![]()
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Help your heart.![]()
Heart disease is the biggest killer in New Zealand, and accounts for one third of all deaths each year.![]()
The most common one of these is coronary artery disease, or CAD. This happens when the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become hardened and narrowed due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material on their inner walls.![]()
A gradual blockage can result in angina, while a sudden or severe blockage can cause a heart attack or cardiac arrest.![]()
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Get a prostate check.![]()
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among New Zealand men, with around one in nine Kiwi men developing it at some stage in their lifetime.![]()
You're at higher risk if you're over 50, especially if you're over 60; if you have a family history of prostate cancer; or if you're overweight or obese.![]()
That means men should annually get tested – either through a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test or a simple direct examination by their GP – after they pass their 50th birthday.![]()
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Keep your mates close.![]()
If you're battling poor mental health yourself, reach out to a mate and talk about it.![]()
And if you think your mate's in trouble, arrange a catch-up somewhere private, comfortable and neutral.![]()
Make sure you won't be rushed, and if your mate wants to open up, that you have time to listen to him – and remember not to judge him, or think you can fix him.![]()
Talking to a mate involves much more than a chat: it's a signal to him that he's not alone, he has someone to lean on, someone to offer hope.![]()
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Pick realistic goals, then stick to them.![]()
One in three Kiwi men are overweight – and it's estimated that, from the age of 20, left unattended the average man will put on between 500g and 1kg of fat per year up to the age of 50.![]()
Being overweight majorly increases your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some types of cancer.![]()
If you're overweight or obese, aim to lose a kilogram every fortnight, eat one healthier meal each week and cut back on the number of drinks you have. Take last week's gains and add a little this week.![]()
On a day-to-day basis the gains may seem trivial, too small even to notice, but looking back over weeks, months and years, the gains can be enormous.![]()
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Read more here:![]()
www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/mens-health-week-five-things-men-should-be-doing![]()
For appointments please call: 07 347 7537![]()
Email: ranolf@ranolfmedical.co.nz
tel:+6473477537
We are a progressive and innovative family medical practice in the heart of Rotorua, New Zealand.
People with asthma have over-sensitive airways that react to triggers that don’t affect other people.![]()
A person’s asthma triggers cause their airways to tighten, partially close up, swell inside and make more mucus.![]()
This makes it hard for the person to breathe in – and even harder to breathe out.![]()
If you or a family member has asthma, it’s important that you know what medicines can help control asthma and what to do in an asthma attack.![]()
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Asthma is treated with inhalers (puffers). There are four types:![]()
Preventers (used every day) – these reduce swelling and narrowing inside your airways.![]()
Symptom controllers (used twice daily) – these are long-acting (12 hours) and keep your airways relaxed.![]()
Combinations – these contain both preventer and symptom controller medicines.![]()
Relievers (used during an attack) – these relax and open your airways.![]()
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A mild attack may only require one dose of reliever (giving the number of puffs your doctor has told you to), and you may get back to normal straight away.![]()
Moderate to severe attacks:![]()
If you’re having an attack, get someone to stay with you.![]()
If you’re caring for someone with asthma, stay with them and reassure them.![]()
If you or your family member is struggling for breath or unable to speak or cry, call 111 immediately.![]()
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In the event of a moderate to serious attack follow the steps below:![]()
Sit upright. Leaning forward allows your chest to expand more easily.![]()
Use your reliever asthma inhaler (eg, Ventolin). Follow the instructions you’ve been given by your doctor or in your action plan.![]()
If you’re not sure of the dose: Take 6 puffs (adults and children), 1 at a time, through a spacer.![]()
Take 5 or 6 breaths after each puff.![]()
Repeat the whole sequence of 6 puffs after 6 minutes.![]()
If there’s no improvement in symptoms, you need to see a doctor immediately.![]()
Continue to give 6 puffs every 6 minutes until help arrives or until you arrive at a hospital or GP.![]()
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There’s no cure for asthma, but most people can control their asthma well and live healthy lives.![]()
Medicine from inhalers (puffers) is the main treatment – but there are other ways to help keep yourself well.![]()
Know what triggers your asthma and do your best to avoid those things.![]()
Take your medicine exactly as instructed by your doctor.![]()
Be prepared – know how to recognise symptoms and what to do in an emergency. Always know where your medication (puffer) can be found.![]()
Talk to your doctor about an asthma self-management plan – make sure you follow it.![]()
Get vaccinated against the flu each year.