Respirology

A Quebec-Brazilian research team has developed a bioactive coating for surgical masks that not only blocks viruses but also destroys them.

But rates increase with decreasing age, putting those under 2 years of age at greatest risk of more severe illness.

A recent patient case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reveals much more than abdominal stretch marks.

Sonja Mally, a former tattoo artist in Toronto, experienced debilitating long COVID symptoms, forcing her onto government disability payments.

Researchers estimate that up to 15% of childhood asthma cases could be prevented by avoiding RSV infection before the age of one.

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

'In medical school, we were taught that the person who knows best about any medication is the pharmacist. But I never dreamt that one day the pharmacy would enjoy that flexibility to be able to monitor treatment and adjust based on clients' response and tolerability.'

Almost 80% of those people with long-term symptoms have them for six months or more, the report said.