BELLUS Health to Participate in Multiple Upcoming Investor Conferences

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BELLUS Health, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on novel therapeutics for refractory chronic cough (RCC), announced its participation in multiple investor conferences in May 2022. Events include the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference on May 2, the I&I Event by LifeSci Capital on May 10, the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 18, and the H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference on May 25. BELLUS’s product candidate, BLU-5937, has shown promise in a Phase 2b trial and a Phase 3 program is set to start in late 2022.

LAVAL, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BELLUS Health Inc. (Nasdaq:BLU; TSX:BLU) (“BELLUS Health” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of refractory chronic cough (“RCC”) and other cough hypersensitivity indications, today announced that the Company’s management team will participate in multiple upcoming investor conferences.

Presentation Details:

Event: 2022 Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference
Date/Time: Monday, May 2^nd, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. ET
Format: In person corporate presentation
Location: Toronto, Canada

Event: I&I Event hosted by LifeSci Capital
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 10^th, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. ET
Format: Virtual fireside chat

Event: RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 18^th, 2022 at 2:35 p.m. ET
Format: In person fireside chat
Location: New York, NY

Event: H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 25^th, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. ET
Format: In person corporate presentation
Location: Miami Beach, FL

Webcasts from the presentations may be accessed on the Events & Presentations page under the Investors & Media section of BELLUS Health’s website at www.bellushealth.com. Following the events, archived webcasts will be available on the Company’s website.

About BELLUS Health (www.bellushealth.com)

BELLUS Health is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for the treatment of RCC and other cough hypersensitivity indications. The Company's product candidate, BLU-5937, has successfully completed a Phase 2b trial in RCC. BELLUS is planning a Phase 3 program, which is expected to begin in the second half of 2022.

Chronic cough is a cough lasting longer than eight weeks and when the cause of chronic cough cannot be identified or the cough persists despite treatment of all identified associated causes, the condition is referred to as RCC. It is estimated that there are approximately 9 million patients in the United States suffering from RCC. RCC is associated with significant adverse physical, social, and psychosocial effects on health and quality of life. Currently, there is no specific therapy approved for RCC and treatment options are limited.

The Company is exploring the potential use of BLU-5937 in other patient populations experiencing cough hypersensitivity as well as other P2X3-related hypersensitization conditions.

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Ramzi Benamar

Chief Financial Officer

rbenamar@bellushealth.com

Media:

Julia Deutsch

Solebury Trout

jdeutsch@soleburytrout.com

Source: BELLUS Health Inc.

FAQ

What events is BELLUS Health participating in May 2022?

BELLUS Health is participating in the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference on May 2, LifeSci Capital's I&I Event on May 10, RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 18, and H.C. Wainwright Global Investment Conference on May 25.

What is the focus of BELLUS Health's product candidate BLU-5937?

BLU-5937 is focused on treating refractory chronic cough (RCC) and has completed a successful Phase 2b trial.

When is BELLUS Health expected to begin Phase 3 trials for BLU-5937?

BELLUS Health plans to start its Phase 3 program for BLU-5937 in the second half of 2022.

How many patients in the U.S. suffer from refractory chronic cough?

It is estimated that approximately 9 million patients in the United States are suffering from refractory chronic cough (RCC).

Is there a specific therapy approved for refractory chronic cough?

Currently, there is no specific therapy approved for refractory chronic cough, and treatment options are limited.