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Canadian Chronic Cough Initiative
Coughing is one of the most common reasons for visiting a family physician and it can be a symptom of many ailments. Yet, a cough that does not go away for 8 weeks or more is one of the most challenging conditions for a physician to treat and is often under-recognized and poorly managed.

COVID-19: Pillars of truth
COVID-19 exists, it kills and affects people in multiple ways, and it can be almost totally prevented by using vaccines and following public health measures. As such, it is worth stating and reinforcing what we know to be true when it comes to COVID-19.

Importance of second dose of COVID-19 vaccine remains constant despite changing recommendations
The science is clear on the requirement for two doses of vaccine for the three products currently being used in Canada in order to provide maximum efficacy. However, changing government policies based on evolving science has left the public uncertain about the best course of action.

Talking to your patients about COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines showcase the effectiveness and efficiency of modern science and are providing the surest way forward for getting out of the pandemic which has gripped the world for the past 18 months.

Bronchiectasis: How to Care for Your Lungs
Bronchiectasis is a chronic lung disease where the main airways of the lungs (the bronchi) become dilated or inflamed. This causes mucous to build-up in the lungs, which will in turn starts a vicious cycle of lung infections, more inflammation and more infections. Bronchiectasis is not curable but it is manageable.

Remote COPD Patient Follow-Up During COVID-19
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was quite rare to schedule virtual appointments with your doctors. Very quickly, the health care system experienced an increased need to develop a new approach for patient follow-ups that minimized risk to the patient’s health, especially those with chronic lung disease.

COPD Care: A Pathway to Live Life Well
This pathway is based on the Living Well with COPD (RESPIPLUS™) educational program which has been developed and successfully used around the world for over 20 years. Living Well with COPD has allowed Healthcare professionals to guide many individuals with COPD towards a more positive lifestyle and experience many meaningful improvements. These include a better quality of life and an improved ability to self-manage their condition with less visits to the emergency room and hospital admissions.

Sleep Apnea and COVID-19: Advice and Resources in Periods of Pandemic
Sleep apnea is a condition that leads to short pauses in breathing during sleep. It falls into the larger category of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB). The causes of sleep apnea can be subdivided into ‘obstructed’ and ‘central’ sleep apnea

Is exercise safe if I have been, or am infected with COVID-19?
In view of all the information currently available on COVID-19, let’s take a brief look at the importance of a good exercise routine and how to rehabilitate in this pandemic.

Face Masks May Be the New Normal
Masks have became mandatory in some regions in indoor public spaces and on public transit. This recommendation was also meant for patients with underlying lung disease. Let’s take a look at the issue of masks and try to answer some of the most common questions received about them.
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