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 asthmaResearchers 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. 1 in 9 Canadian adults have had long term symptoms from COVID infection, StatCan says Almost 80% of those people with long-term symptoms have them for six months or more, the report said. Preventive use of amikacin can reduce cases of ventilator-acquired pneumonia Researchers are now evaluating the possibility of starting preventive antibiotics after four or five days of ventilation. POP QUIZ: Inhalers and climate change Based on a recent Canadian Thoracic Society position statement, which of these statements is false? A technical pill to swallow: Patient vitals can be measured and recorded by ingesting this device A first step for a potential diagnostic tool for apnea and OIRD. Approaches to reduce inhaler-related greenhouse gas emissions Canadian Thoracic Society has issued a position statement on climate change and choice of inhalers in patients with respiratory diseases. Cold air keeps croup at bay, and now a study proves it Canadian docs often suggest parents take kids out into the cold. Face mask use reduces SARS-CoV-2 transmission in community settings Use of face masks in the community will be an important component of an effective response to any future respiratory threats. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
