Respirology

Vaccine paves the way for new treatments for allergies

A Franco-Quebec company is currently testing a vaccine that could treat human cat allergy and other common allergies in the future.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for unvaccinated individuals

NACI issues updated guidance on the use of COVID-19 vaccines in individuals who have never been vaccinated against COVID-19.
CPAP use may reduce secondary CVD events

As long as people use the devices at least four hours per day.
How one clinic in Montreal is making the switch to greener inhalers

Posters showing individual physician's prescribing habits are put up by the coffee machine to spark a friendly competition.
POP QUIZ: Stable COPD and pharmacotherapy

According to the 2023 Canadian Thoracic Society guidelines on pharmacotherapy in patients with stable COPD, all the following statements are true, EXCEPT for . . .
Updated Canadian guidelines on pharmacotherapy of stable COPD

Canadian Thoracic Society issues updated recommendations and a revised treatment pathway to optimize maintenance pharmacologic therapy in stable COPD.
Study examines efficacy and tolerability of emerging cough suppressant gefapixant

Study provides insight on the value of a new orally-administered, selective P2X3 receptor antagonist antitussive that is under review by Health Canada.
New drug from Quebec proves effective against COVID-19

The cocktail of antibodies soothes respiratory symptoms caused by COVID-19 during its acute phase.

Face mask use reduces SARS-CoV-2 transmission in community settings