Respirology

Finding may one day help to identify best treatments for patients on an individual basis

People living within one kilometre of goat or sheep farms are at increased risk of Q fever, but reduced risk of asthma and COPD

Drinking alcohol in moderate quantities can reduce the risk of asthma, but the risk of asthma is increased in non-drinkers and heavy drinkers, according to a Danish study.

Skip low-fat yogurt while pregnant to avoid asthma in children?

Patients still needing CPAP after surgery have better compliance

But Canadian experts caution against broad use of antibiotic

Trial evaluates combination of oral prednisolone, followed by fluticasone nasal drops and then fluticasone nasal spray.

Two promising projects have been selected to undergo preclinical testing as part of the Cystic Fibrosis Technology Initiative, a collaboration between Cystic Fibrosis Canada, the University of British Columbia and the Centre for Drug Research and Development.