Respirology

Amoxicillin preferred for acute sinusitis in children
Either amoxicillin or amoxicillin-clavulanate will clear infection, but the former is less likely to result in side-effects or antimicrobial resistance.
POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants
Which of the following is NOT a suitable strategy for the treatment of bronchiolitis in an otherwise healthy infant who can be managed as an outpatient?

Reduce the risks of nosocomial pneumonia just by brushing your teeth?

Study results highlight the importance of implementing an oral health routine that includes toothbrushing for hospitalized patients.
Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents

Canadian Paediatric Society issues a practice point document on the pharmacologic management of very mild or mild asthma in children older than one year.
Is this common cold virus plus rheumatic disease a recipe for long COVID?

Previous infection to another coronavirus may weaken immune response.
The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings

Choosing Wisely Canada outlines optimal management of bronchiolitis in infants while emphasizing avoidance of unnecessary treatments and investigations.
Respiratory coinfections less common in older children with COVID-19

But rates increase with decreasing age, putting those under 2 years of age at greatest risk of more severe illness.
Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there’s hope

Sonja Mally, a former tattoo artist in Toronto, experienced debilitating long COVID symptoms, forcing her onto government disability payments.
A clearer link between RSV and childhood asthma

Researchers estimate that up to 15% of childhood asthma cases could be prevented by avoiding RSV infection before the age of one.
Ontario pharmacists, RPhTs granted new immunization, treatment authorities

Regulations enabling immunization and treatment for new respiratory ailments in new populations effective immediately.

Amoxicillin preferred for acute sinusitis in children

POP QUIZ: Bronchiolitis in infants

Reduce the risks of nosocomial pneumonia just by brushing your teeth?

Managing mild and very mild asthma in preschoolers, children and adolescents

Is this common cold virus plus rheumatic disease a recipe for long COVID?

The dos and don’ts of managing bronchiolitis in infants in primary care settings

Respiratory coinfections less common in older children with COVID-19

Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there’s hope

A clearer link between RSV and childhood asthma

Ontario pharmacists, RPhTs granted new immunization, treatment authorities