Respirology

Hydroxychloroquine appears to increase risk of mortality when used to treat COVID-19
The largest study on the drug to date found that not only is there no benefit in treating COVID-19, but also a very consistent risk of harm
The virtual asthma visit during COVID-19
The single biggest message is to continue or even step up therapy to achieve optimal patient control. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are safe and do not increase the risk of COVID-19-related complications. I would organize the virtual visit into a few separate parts.

New guideline on treating severe and non-severe COVID-19: CMAJ
The virtual COPD visit during COVID-19

The facts about COVID-19 and COPD and guidance on how to conduct a virtual visit
Strategies for managing the shortage of salbutamol inhalers

Canadian Thoracic Society issues guidance for managing patients with asthma and COPD during salbutamol inhaler shortage
Researchers to study whether plasma of recovered patients can treat COVID-19

Researchers from across Canada will collaborate on a vast clinical trial to study whether the plasma of recovered patients can be used to treat COVID-19.
Potential harms of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19

Chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin are being used to treat and prevent COVID-19 despite weak evidence for effectiveness, and physicians and patients should be aware of the drugs’ potentially serious adverse events.
Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-reviewed academic journals and scientific agencies...
Physicians create COVID-19 palliative care pandemic plan

Plan focuses on eight elements – stuff, staff, space, systems, sedation, separation, communication and equity
COVID-19: Reasons to discourage off-label drug treatments

Randomized controlled trials are the only way to find effective and safe treatments for COVID-19

Hydroxychloroquine appears to increase risk of mortality when used to treat COVID-19

The virtual asthma visit during COVID-19

New guideline on treating severe and non-severe COVID-19: CMAJ

The virtual COPD visit during COVID-19

Strategies for managing the shortage of salbutamol inhalers

Researchers to study whether plasma of recovered patients can treat COVID-19

Potential harms of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin for treating COVID-19

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Physicians create COVID-19 palliative care pandemic plan

COVID-19: Reasons to discourage off-label drug treatments