Respirology

Not so easy: With whooping cough on the rise in Europe, getting a national picture in Canada is complicated
With not national system to track pertussis, the Medical Post sought out data on the disease. Numbers range from none in the NWT to more than 3,500 in Quebec in July.
NACI issues Canadian guidance for use of RSV vaccines in older adults
The risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease increases with age and with certain medical conditions.

Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately

Snoring, temperature variations, cover stealers, the list goes on.
Tirzepatide may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

Two double-blind, randomized controlled trials show positive effects of tirzepatide, with or without concomitant use of positive airway pressure therapy.
Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea

An outside expert cautioned in an editorial that more research will be needed to tell if the drug can be used as ‘a sole treatment’ for obstructive sleep apnea.
Non-pharmacological treatment for chronic cough valuable while new treatments in the pipeline

Speech-language pathologist can help with cough-suppresion training for patients who experience refractory or unexplained chronic cough, experts say
Medical trainees are vaping a lot—and it appears to be connected with their mental health

They may be doing it as a way to cope with mental health issues.
POP QUIZ: When should you test for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

Although it is rare, A1ATD is considered to be under-diagnosed, and prompt treatment can decrease the rate of disease progression.
Best smoking cessation strategy after failure of varenicline or combined nicotine replacement therapy

Study provides healthcare providers with guidance on the best rescue strategies for nonabstinent patients following an initial six-week quit attempt.
How common is inappropriate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia?

A new study examined how often adults are misdiagnosed with CAP and explored some of the more frequent consequences.

Not so easy: With whooping cough on the rise in Europe, getting a national picture in Canada is complicated

NACI issues Canadian guidance for use of RSV vaccines in older adults

Specialists say there are benefits to couples sleeping separately

Tirzepatide may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

Obesity drug used in Mounjaro and Zepbound may help treat dangerous sleep apnea

Non-pharmacological treatment for chronic cough valuable while new treatments in the pipeline

Medical trainees are vaping a lot—and it appears to be connected with their mental health

POP QUIZ: When should you test for Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency?

Best smoking cessation strategy after failure of varenicline or combined nicotine replacement therapy

How common is inappropriate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia?