Best British Thoracic Society Podcasts (2025)

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Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson on the Multidisciplinary Team 36:30

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When a respiratory patient moves from in-patient to home-based care, support is required from the breadth of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure that the transition is smooth and patient focused. Join us as we chat with Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson about the importance of a diverse and co-ordinated care plan, and the challenges faced when weaning p…

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Tuberculosis Insights and Developments with Professor Onn Min Kon 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Recorded in October 2024 In this episode, we speak with Professor Onn Min Kon about the evolving landscape of tuberculosis (TB) in the UK. As an expert in respiratory medicine, he shares insights including the key challenges, recent developments and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social inequalities on TB care. The views expressed by guest…

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Dr Martin Allen and Understanding Coding and Tariffs in Respiratory Care 29:07

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In this episode of the Respiratory Futures Podcast, Dr Martin Allen, British Thoracic Society Trustee and national respiratory lead for GIRFT - Getting it Right First Time, joins Professor Robin Condliffe to discuss the importance of coding and tariffs in respiratory care. Dr Allen shares his journey into respiratory medicine, what fuels his passio…

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Understanding the causes of asthma medication non-adherence in the USA 19:43

4M ago19:43

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There are many factors which might contribute to asthma patients not adhering to their medication, such as access to services, or convenience of use. One well-known and important barrier in the United States is simply cost. Thorax social media editor Dr. Kate Diomede speaks to Dr. Chun-Tse Hung¹, Dr. Steven Erickson², and Prof. Chung-Hsuen Wu¹, the…

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Dr Laura-Jane Smith on Climate Change and Lung Disease 37:06

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In this episode Dr Laura-Jane Smith, BTS Sustainability lead, and Consultant Respiratory Physician at King’s College Hospital discusses the impacts of climate change on respiratory health and what steps respiratory clinicians can take to overcome barriers to sustainability. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not nec…

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Pulmonary sarcoidosis, with Dr. Michelle Sharp 29:14

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With no identified cause or cure, sarcoidosis is a challenging disease that has a heterogeneous presentation and an unpredictable clinical course. A recent paper in Thorax examined the outcomes for patients grouped by pulmonary function phenotypes, race and sex. First author for the study, Dr. Michelle Sharp¹, joins social media editor Dr. Kate Dio…

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Dr Haval Balata on Targeted Lung Health Check Learnings 34:00

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr Haval Balata as we explore the goals and workings of the Targeted Lung Health Check pilots. Dr Balata discusses why screening is critical, highlighting its role in prevention over treatment, the barriers to implementation, and the alarming rates of lung cancer in the UK. The views expressed by guests…

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COPD, with the PulmPEEPs 45:59

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The PulmPEEPs are back with another journal club episode. Dr. Kristina Montemayor and Dr. David Furfaro are joined by Thorax education editor Dr. Christopher Turnbull, and journal club author Dr. Ewan Mackay. They discuss a handful of selected papers focussing on COPD, covering the global impact of different household fuels on lung disease, early s…

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Bonus Episode: Live from the BTS Winter Meeting 37:55

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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to four incredible guests in person at the Winter Meeting. You will hear a summary of the Winter Meeting with outgoing chair Professor James Chalmers and a look to the future with new President Professor Nick Maskell. We also covered the multi-disciplinary team in science and research with Aleksandra Gaw…

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Dr Gareth Walters and Dr Ruth Wiggans on Occupational Lung Health 37:08

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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Dr Gareth Walters and Dr Ruth Wiggans on occupational lung health, why it is important, what our current healthcare looks like, and the recent developments and research in the field. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer o…

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Fixing lung health, with Dr. Samantha Walker 21:58

7M ago21:58

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Lung conditions remain one of the biggest causes of death and cost the economy billions annually. Despite this they receive only 2.5% of total public research investment in the UK. The Asthma + Lung UK charity brought together a number of experts and stakeholders in an effort to improve the working approach to this problem. This group published a l…

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Professor Wei Shen Lim and Dr Kay Roy on Vaccination and Respiratory Illnesses 29:51

7M ago29:51

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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Professor Wei Shen Lim and Dr Kay Roy on the important of vaccination against respiratory illnesses. Professor Lim and Dr Roy expand on the recently launched Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccination programme in England, and how we can work towards improving vaccine awareness amongst our hospital…

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The troubling rise of artificial stone silicosis, with Dr. Johanna Feary 21:03

8M ago21:03

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The growing use of artificial stone has seen the emergence of an aggressive, progressive respiratory disease, which is causing silicosis in young people. Dr. Johanna Feary¹ ² joins Thorax's Dr. Kate Diomede in the studio, to discuss. They talk through some the UK's earliest cases, the background to this phenomenon, international response, and the b…

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Dr Hitasha Rupani on Asthma 30:14

8M ago30:14

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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Dr Hitasha Rupani about Asthma. Dr Rupani talks about her role working in asthma, some of the challenges currently facing patients with asthma and where she hopes the future of respiratory medicine will head in regards to asthma care, including the use of biologics. The views expressed by guests on th…

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Airway disease, with the PulmPEEPs 42:40

9M ago42:40

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A special journal club episode featuring guest-hosts Dr. Kristina Montemayor and Dr. David Furfaro of the PulmPEEPs. They're joined in conversation with Thorax education editor Dr. Christopher Turnbull, and Dr. Imran Howell, author of a recent journal club article in Thorax. Focussing on the theme of airway disease, they discuss the four papers in …

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Professor Andy Fisher on Lung Transplantation 27:13

9M ago27:13

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In this Episode, host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks to Professor Andy Fisher about lung transplantation. Lung transplantation is an option for a specific group of patients in the UK for whom other treatments may not be suitable. Learn about what lung transplant procedures involve, the benefits and risk for patients, and recent developments takin…

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Ravijyot Saggu on Respiratory Pharmacy 23:24

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In this Episode, host Professor Robin Condliffe speaks to Ravijyot Saggu about respiratory pharmacy. Respiratory pharmacists play a vital role in the respiratory Multi-disciplinary Team, but what does a day in the life of a respiratory pharmacist look like? What skills do respiratory pharmacists need, and what is their role in addressing issues suc…

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Bonus Episode: Live from the BTS Summer Meeting 1:01:17

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This episode goes behind the scenes at the June 2024 BTS Summer Meeting. Hear from a range of guests on a variety of topics including: Alison Armstrong on the Summer Meeting Maria Parsonage on respiratory nursing Dr Nazia Chaudhuri on interstitial lung disease Dr Jo Feary on occupational lung disease Lizzie Grillo on respiratory physiotherapy Dr St…

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Rachael Moses on Leadership in Respiratory 33:04

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In this Episode, host Dr Charlie Addy speaks to Rachael Moses on the importance of good leadership, what good leadership looks like, and how to grow leadership within the community of respiratory professionals. The views expressed by guests on this podcast are their own, and do not necessarily represent those of their employer or of Respiratory Fut…

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BTS Clinical Statement: Management of inpatient tobacco dependency, with Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Matthew Evison 25:33

12M ago25:33

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A new clinical statement from the British Thoracic Society was recently published in Thorax. It describes a building-block approach for how to manage patients with tobacco dependency in a hospital setting. Thorax podcast host Dr. Kate Diomede speaks with two of the authors, Prof. Sanjay Agrawal (1) and Dr. Matthew Evison (2). Read the statement: Me…

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Welcome to the Respiratory Futures Podcast 9:42

12M ago9:42

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Join us at The Respiratory Futures Podcast, a platform of the British Thoracic Society, as we talk with colleagues from across the respiratory workforce to share their stories and experiences of working to improve lung health. Whether you're a healthcare professional or simply passionate about staying informed about respiratory medicine and care, s…

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Social media’s influence on smoking and vaping, with Prof. Nick Hopkinson 16:48

1y ago16:48

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What are the effects of high levels of social media consumption amongst young people? New research published in Thorax quantifies the impact that exposure to marketing on online platforms is having, showing a greater likelihood of smoking or vaping with greater time spent on these platforms. Thorax associate editor Prof. Nick Hopkinson (1) joins Dr…

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Allergic asthma immunotherapy, with Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke 20:59

1y ago20:59

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Asthma prevalence is increasing around the world, and is theorised to be due to a number of environmental factors. One such factor is a sensitivity to house dust mite (HDM) allergens, which is common in asthma patients. Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke (1) joins the podcast to speak with Dr. Kate Diomede about this topic, following the publication of the paper…

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Invitation strategies in lung cancer screening, with Dr. Patrick Goodley 21:31

1y ago21:31

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Socioeconomic deprivation is a driving factor in lung cancer rates. With the roll out of a national lung cancer screening programme in the UK, it's important that the right invitation strategies are used for reaching community members who may be at risk. This episode, Dr. Patrick Goodley (@patrick_goodley) joins host Dr. Kate Diomede to discuss the…

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Female reproductive history and COPD risk, with Prof. Gita Mishra 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

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What impact do reproductive events, like menarche, miscarriage or menopause have on female lung health? Prof. Gita Mishra (1) joins Thorax host Dr. Kate Diomede to discuss this question. They consider how recurrent fertility issues can point to an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease later in life, and how variance in oestrogen l…

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Immediate smoking cessation support during lung cancer screening, with Parris Williams 23:59

1+ y ago23:59

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Lung cancer screening in the UK has only been introduced in recent years, and its processes around smoking cessation guidance may have opportunities for improvement. Visiting the studio today is PhD student Parris Williams (1), to discuss the newly published Thorax research paper, "Immediate smoking cessation support during lung cancer screening: l…

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Comparing COVID detection rates for oral and nasal swabs, with Dr. Tobias Todsen 35:28

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Head and neck consultant Dr. Tobias Todsen (1) joins the podcast from Copenhagen to speak with social media editor Dr. Kate Diomede. The topic of conversation is the recent paper, "Higher SARS-CoV-2 detection of oropharyngeal compared with nasopharyngeal or saliva specimen for molecular testing: a multicentre randomised comparative accuracy study" …

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Linking obesity and asthma, with Dr. Hayley Scott 21:58

1+ y ago21:58

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In a conversation touching on diet, fat distribution, and inflammatory pathways, Dr. Hayley Scott (1) speaks with host Dr. Kate Diomede about the recent paper, “Effect of obesity on airway and systemic inflammation in adults with asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis". Read the article here: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/78/10/957 (1) Scho…

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Community-acquired pneumonia readmissions, with Dr. Wei Shen Lim 23:12

1+ y ago23:12

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Dr. Wei Shen Lim (1) joins Thorax's podcast host and social media editor Dr. Kate Diomede to talk over the recent research paper, “Readmission following hospital admission for community-acquired pneumonia in England”. Read the article here: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/early/2023/07/28/thorax-2022-219925 (1) Department of Respiratory Medicine, No…

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Preterm birth and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, with Dr. Elizabeth Smith 13:10

2y ago13:10

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Dr. Kate Diomede, podcast host and Thorax social media editor, is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Smith (1) to discuss a study on the longterm respiratory outcomes for survivors of very preterm birth, titled "Risk factors for poorer respiratory outcomes in adolescents and young adults born preterm." Read the article here: https://thorax.bmj.com/content/ear…

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New BTS pleural disease guideline, with Prof. Najib Rahman and Prof. Nick Maskell 27:31

2y ago27:31

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Dr. Kate Diomede, podcast host and Thorax social media editor, is joined by Prof. Najib Rahman (1) and Prof. Nick Maskell (2) to discuss the July 2023 update of the British Thoracic Society's guideline for treatment of pleural disease. This document was last updated in 2010, and now accounts for the high quality data provided by more recent trials,…

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Lung cancer screening with Dr. Sam Janes 21:27

2y ago21:27

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Dr. Kate Diomede, social media editor at Thorax, is joined by Dr. Sam Janes (1) to discuss the history of lung cancer screening, and its use in early detection. They also examine the process and results of his recent paper, "Growing small solid nodules in lung cancer screening: safety and efficacy of a 200 mm3 minimum size threshold for multidiscip…

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Pearlene Antoine-Pitterson on the Multidisciplinary Team 36:30

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Tuberculosis Insights and Developments with Professor Onn Min Kon 30:58

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Dr Martin Allen and Understanding Coding and Tariffs in Respiratory Care 29:07

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Understanding the causes of asthma medication non-adherence in the USA 19:43

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Dr Laura-Jane Smith on Climate Change and Lung Disease 37:06

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Pulmonary sarcoidosis, with Dr. Michelle Sharp 29:14

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Dr Haval Balata on Targeted Lung Health Check Learnings 34:00

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COPD, with the PulmPEEPs 45:59

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Bonus Episode: Live from the BTS Winter Meeting 37:55

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Dr Gareth Walters and Dr Ruth Wiggans on Occupational Lung Health 37:08

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Fixing lung health, with Dr. Samantha Walker 21:58

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Professor Wei Shen Lim and Dr Kay Roy on Vaccination and Respiratory Illnesses 29:51

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The troubling rise of artificial stone silicosis, with Dr. Johanna Feary 21:03

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Dr Hitasha Rupani on Asthma 30:14

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Airway disease, with the PulmPEEPs 42:40

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Professor Andy Fisher on Lung Transplantation 27:13

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Ravijyot Saggu on Respiratory Pharmacy 23:24

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Bonus Episode: Live from the BTS Summer Meeting 1:01:17

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Rachael Moses on Leadership in Respiratory 33:04

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BTS Clinical Statement: Management of inpatient tobacco dependency, with Prof. Sanjay Agrawal and Dr. Matthew Evison 25:33

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Welcome to the Respiratory Futures Podcast 9:42

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Social media’s influence on smoking and vaping, with Prof. Nick Hopkinson 16:48

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Allergic asthma immunotherapy, with Dr. Klaus Bønnelykke 20:59

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Invitation strategies in lung cancer screening, with Dr. Patrick Goodley 21:31

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Female reproductive history and COPD risk, with Prof. Gita Mishra 24:17

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Immediate smoking cessation support during lung cancer screening, with Parris Williams 23:59

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Comparing COVID detection rates for oral and nasal swabs, with Dr. Tobias Todsen 35:28

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Linking obesity and asthma, with Dr. Hayley Scott 21:58

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Community-acquired pneumonia readmissions, with Dr. Wei Shen Lim 23:12

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Preterm birth and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, with Dr. Elizabeth Smith 13:10

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New BTS pleural disease guideline, with Prof. Najib Rahman and Prof. Nick Maskell 27:31

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Lung cancer screening with Dr. Sam Janes 21:27