RESPIRATORY HEALTH
Because our breathing is ongoing, we sometimes forget how it can impact our daily lives, for the better or for the worse.
Find out how your pharmacist can help if you have respiratory health issues, whether mild or chronic.
SERVICES FROM YOUR PHARMACIST
Several services* related to respiratory health are offered in pharmacy:
- Rapid strep throat testing.
- Vaccination agaisnt flu, COVID-19 and pneumococcal infection.
- Advice and prescription for smoking cessation.
- Prescription influenza treatment for at-risk individuals.
*These services are offered at participating pharmacies only.
STREP THROAT
Having soar throat, fever and pain when swallowing ?
You might have a strep throat infection.
LEARN MORE ABOUT RESPIRATORY HEALTH CONDITIONS
Here are a few tips and considerations to better manage your respiratory condition every day.
SMOKING AND YOUR HEALTH
Learn more about the impact of tobacco on your health and solution to quit smoking.
Services in your pharmacy
ADVICE ON OTC MEDICATION
If you don’t know which over-the-counter medication to choose to relieve your allergy symptoms, don’t be shy to ask your pharmacist!
RESPIRATORY HEALTH
If you have asthma or are experiencing strep throat symptoms, talk to your pharmacist about tests to ensure your respiratory health is in order.
MEDICATION CUSTOMIZATION
If you are allergic to certain components of your medication or don't like the taste, your pharmacist can find allergy-free formulations as a substitution or add flavour to improve its taste.
The pharmacy services presented in this section are offered by pharmacist owners who are affiliated with Proxim. The pharmacists are solely responsible for the professional activities carried out during the practice of pharmacy.
* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.
* The information contained herein is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide complete information on the subject matter or to replace the advice of a health professional. This information does not constitute medical consultation, diagnosis or opinion and should not be interpreted as such. Please consult your health care provider if you have any questions about your health, medications or treatment.