BELLUS Health to Participate in the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference

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BELLUS Health, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company (Nasdaq: BLU), announced that CEO Roberto Bellini will participate in the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference on May 19, 2021, at 9:10 a.m. ET. The event will focus on BELLUS's development of novel therapeutics for refractory chronic cough (RCC) and other hypersensitization-related disorders. RCC affects about 9 million patients in the U.S., with no approved specific therapies currently available. For further details, a live webcast will be accessible through the company's website.

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 hypersensitization-related disorders, today announced that Roberto Bellini, BELLUS Health's President and Chief Executive Officer, will be participating in a fireside chat at the 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference.

Presentation Details:

Event: 2021 RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference
Date/Time: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 9:10 a.m. ET

A live webcast of fireside chat may be accessed on the Events & Presentations page under the Investors & Media section of BELLUS Health's website at www.bellushealth.com. Following the event, an archived webcast 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 hypersensitization-related disorders. The Company's product candidate, BLU-5937, is being developed for the treatment of refractory chronic cough (“RCC”) and chronic pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis (“AD”).

RCC is a cough lasting more than 8 weeks despite appropriate treatment for underlying condition(s). 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 current treatment options are limited.

Chronic pruritus associated with AD is an irritating sensation that leads to scratching and persists for longer than 6 weeks in AD patients. It is estimated that up to 10% of adults in the United States suffer from AD – almost all report symptoms of pruritus with over 50% of patients attributing chronic pruritus as their most burdensome symptom. Despite currently available treatments targeting AD, there continues to be a lack of options targeting the burden of pruritus in patients with AD.

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FAQ

When is BELLUS Health's presentation at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Conference?

BELLUS Health's presentation is scheduled for May 19, 2021, at 9:10 a.m. ET.

What is the focus of BELLUS Health's presentation at the conference?

The focus will be on developing novel therapeutics for refractory chronic cough and other hypersensitization-related disorders.

How can I access the live webcast of BELLUS Health's presentation?

The live webcast can be accessed on the Events & Presentations page of BELLUS Health's website.

What are the main conditions BELLUS Health is targeting with its therapeutics?

BELLUS Health is targeting refractory chronic cough and chronic pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis.

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

Approximately 9 million patients in the U.S. are estimated to suffer from refractory chronic cough.